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Candlestick

Janet Riza

National Gallery of Art

The image is a detailed drawing of a single ornate candlestick. The candlestick is the largest object in the center of a plain background. The color palette consists of black and gray lines and shading on a beige or light brown background, suggesting the use of pencil or charcoal on paper. The candlestick is depicted with various curves and contours. The artist's signature, "JANET REZA," is located at the bottom right corner of the drawing.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
3397 × 4349 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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