Candelabrum c. 1937

mildredford

drawing

amateur sketch

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

quirky sketch

shading to add clarity

pencil sketch

sketch book

personal sketchbook

sketchbook drawing

"Candelabrum" is a detailed pencil drawing by Mildred Ford from around 1937. The artwork depicts a design for a candelabrum, a type of branched candlestick, featuring four candle holders, a decorative chain, and a square-shaped shade. Ford's drawing includes multiple perspectives of the candelabrum, offering a comprehensive view of its design and construction. This technical drawing, with its precise lines and careful shading, showcases Ford's skills as a draftsman and her interest in functional design.