Design for a Candelabra
1877
Medium
Graphite
Dimensions
sheet: 19 1/16 x 13 7/8 in. (48.4 x 35.2 cm)
Classification
Drawings
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1966
Accession Number
66.625.28
Tags
Art Historical Context
In the late 19th century, opulent interiors defined the Gilded Age, Heinrich Jauner's *Design for a Candelabra* (1877) captures the era's fascination with elaborate decorative arts. This graphite drawing, measuring 19 1/16 x 13 7/8 inches, served as a precise blueprint for a multi-branched candelabra—a fixture symbolizing luxury and illumination in grand homes, ballrooms, and ecclesiastical settings. Jauner's meticulous composition likely envisioned it crafted in metal like bronze or silver, blending functionality with ornate flourish. Rendered in graphite on paper, the work showcases the med...