Candle Stand (torchère) (1 of 2)
| Title | Candle Stand (torchère) (1 of 2) |
|---|---|
| Artist | Thomas Chippendale (British, 1718–1779) |
| Date | c. 1773 18th century |
| Medium | Gilt-wood, gesso |
| Classification | Furniture and woodwork |
| Origin | England, 18th century England |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Candle Stand (torchère) (1 of 2), c. 1773. Thomas Chippendale (British, 1718–1779). Gilt-wood, gesso; 124 x 56 x 51 cm (48 13/16 x 22 1/16 x 20 1/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, John L. Severance Fund, 2018.203.1 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“Candle Stand (torchère) (1 of 2)” is a work by Thomas Chippendale (British, 1718–1779), dated c. 1773. It is executed in gilt-wood, gesso and classified as furniture and woodwork. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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