Candle Maker 1935 - 1942

"Candle Maker" is a watercolor painting by William Hoffman, created between 1935 and 1942. The artwork depicts a traditional candle-making tool, a flat, circular implement with a wooden handle, used for dipping wicks into molten wax. Hoffman's precise and detailed rendering captures the tool's worn, rustic texture, suggesting its age and frequent use. The painting offers a glimpse into the craft of candle making and its historical significance.