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Candlestick

Philip Johnson

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a large, detailed drawing of an ornate, brass-colored candlestick with a hexagonal base. It is placed to the right on a light-colored background. Technical drawings, such as a side view, a top-down hexagonal view, and a scale, are visible to the left of the candlestick. The color scheme predominantly consists of gold and brass shades with darker shadow tones.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3309 × 4302 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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