File:Drawing, Design for a Candlestick, early 19th century (CH 18547817).jpg

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English: Drawing, Design for a Candlestick, early 19th century   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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Title
English: Drawing, Design for a Candlestick, early 19th century
Description
English: Vertical rectangle. Design for a candlestick, the base supported by two crouching lions. The foot consists of scrolls beside a central pedestal, upon which the allegorical figure of Hope sits at left, Faith at right. The knob with two prophets is supported by the symbols of the Evangelists and is drawn upon a piece of paper separately mounted to the primary support. Around a smaller second knob is a frieze with Christ and the Apostles. The socket is supported by a baluster, from which hang garlands. Burning candle at top. At bottom, scale with inscriptions.
Date early 19th century
date QS:P571,+1850-00-00T00:00:00Z/7,P4241,Q40719727
Medium pen and ink, brush and yellow, red, gray watercolor, graphite on paper
Dimensions 32.3 × 12.3 cm (12 11/16 × 4 13/16 in.)
institution QS:P195,Q1129820
Current location
Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design
Accession number
1938-88-621
Credit line Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund
Inscriptions Watermark: PM
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  • Type: Drawing
  • Country: Italy
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