Adjustable Candle Holder
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 39.8 x 33.2 cm (15 11/16 x 13 1/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.12196
Art Historical Context
**Adjustable Candle Holder** Howard Lumbard (. 1937) is a captivating watercolor and graphite rendering on paperboard, measuring 39.8 x 33.2 cm. Created as part of the *Index of American Design*, work exemplifies a New Deal-era initiative (1935–1942) under the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The project employed artists nationwide to meticulously document everyday American objects—folk art, crafts, and utilitarian designs—preserving the nation's cultural heritage amid the Great Depression. Lumbard's precise technique blends soft watercolor washes for rich tones and textures with graphite...