The candlestick is made of silver. The base is round and fluted with a decorative edge. A conical section rises from the base, followed by a spool-shaped section. A fluted section with a decorative edge is above. A spool-shaped section, a narrow cylindrical section and a spool-shaped section are above. A fluted section with a decorative edge and a short cylindrical section are at the top. A bird-like object with outstretched wings is at the very top. The background is grey and lightens to white at the bottom.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1755–60
- Medium:
- Silver
- Culture:
- American
- Dimensions:
- 468 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
Palette
