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Candlestick with Shade

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a candlestick with a shade by artist Peter A. B. Widener. The candlestick has a square base. The base connects to a long, thin neck. The neck flares out to a larger middle section with ridges on it. There is a candle snuffer on top. The shade on top is tapered with a wide mouth. The image is in black and white. The background is light colored. The candlestick and shade are centered. There is a thin white object on the surface below the candlestick.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1790
Medium
Sheffield silver plate, glass
Dimensions
279 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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