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Candlestick

Leslie Macklem

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a single, large, ornate candlestick, which is prominently centered. The candlestick is rendered in shades of gold and bronze. The background is a plain, off-white. The object is positioned directly in the center of the composition on a slightly angled base, with its intricately detailed stem standing vertically.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
3220 × 4452 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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