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Candelabrum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a candelabrum. The candelabrum features a woman figurine on a decorative base. The woman is positioned centrally, wears a long dress, and holds up a candelabra. Six curved arms extend from the candelabra, each ending in a candleholder with a small candle cup. The base of the candelabrum is ornate and features a square shape with a rounded top. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The photograph has a black border with white handwritten numbers. The title of the image is "Candelabrum" and it is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1836
Medium
Gilt bronze
Dimensions
477 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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