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Candlestick

Philip Johnson

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a tall, ornate candlestick with a wide base and intricate design. The candlestick is primarily gold, while the candle holder is metallic gray and contains a white candle. The drawing has a simple color palette of gold, gray, and white on a neutral background. The candlestick is centered in the frame, extending vertically from the bottom to near the top of the image, with the enclosed candle holder prominently displayed at the upper portion.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3302 × 4321 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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