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Candlestick

Rufus Dunham

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two metal candlesticks with wide bases and narrow tops. The bases are circular and have a wide lip around the edge. The stems are ornate with rounded sections stacked on top of each other. The candlesticks are made of dark metal with visible signs of wear and tear. They are identical and symmetrical. The background is a plain gray wall. The candlesticks are placed on a flat surface. The image is in black and white. The candlesticks are by Rufus Dunham and titled "Candlestick".

Artwork Details

Date
1837–60
Medium
Pewter
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 447 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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