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Cut Tin Candle Holder

Irene M. Burge

National Gallery of Art

The image features geometric shapes like circles and trapezoids arranged in a symmetrical layout with dotted lines emphasizing the contours. The composition is adorned with evenly spaced dots, suggesting textures resembling metal studs. The central rounded shape and its surrounding patterns evoke the appearance of an ornate shield. The protruding element emerges from the bottom trapezoidal segment.

Artwork Details

Date
1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
3053 × 4761 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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