Who created "A Candlestick with Four Branches"?

A Candlestick with Four Branches was created by Luigi Righetti, Italian, 1780 - 1819 in early 19th century.

When was "A Candlestick with Four Branches" created?

This artwork was created early 19th century.

What medium is "A Candlestick with Four Branches"?

A Candlestick with Four Branches is ornament.

Is "A Candlestick with Four Branches" in the public domain?

Yes, A Candlestick with Four Branches is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

A Candlestick with Four Branches

Luigi Righetti, Italian, 1780 - 1819

early 19th century

Medium

ornament

Classification

ornament

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Museum purchase through gift of various donors

Accession Number

1901-39-96

About this artwork

Research in Progress

Art Historical Context

**A Candlestick with Four Branches** *Luigi Righetti (Italian, 1780–1819), early 19th century* Ornament, Smithsonian American Art; Museum purchase through gift of donors Crafted by the Italian artisan Luigi Righetti in the 19th century, *A Candlestick with Four Branches* exemplifies the elegant decorative ornaments of its era. Righetti, active during a time when neoclassical influences blended with emerging Romantic sensibilities in Italy, specialized in finely wrought metalwork that illuminated grand interiors. This four-branched design would have served both practical and aesthetic pu...

A Candlestick with Four Branches

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