Candelabrum

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Candelabrum by Bertel Thorvaldsen features a tall, slender metal stand. The stand has a round base with a decorative edge consisting of curved, petal-like protrusions. A long, thin pole rises from the base, with a slight narrowing just above the base and a thicker section near the top. At the top of the pole is a short, round platform supporting a bowl-like structure with a curved spout or handle. The entire piece appears to be made of a weathered, greenish metal. The background is a plain gray color.