Candelabra
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Object Label
The use of ancient Egyptian motifs in these candelabra is an example of the Napoleon I Revival style popular during the third quarter of the nineteenth century. Egyptian motifs had often been incorporated into decorative art objects during the reign of Napoleon I (1804–15) as an homage to his military victories in Egypt. These candelabra were made during the reign of Napoleon III, emperor of France (1852–70) and nephew of Napoleon I. Their Egyptian motifs consciously evoke the accomplishments and arts of the time of his uncle to give credence to his own reign and to link it with the glory of France\'s proud past.
Caption
Candelabra, ca. 1870. Bronze, black marble, 26 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 11 3/4 in. (67.3 x 29.2 x 29.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 64.241.106. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.64.241.106.jpg)
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Not on view
Collection
Gallery
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Collection
Title
Candelabra
Date
ca. 1870
Medium
Bronze, black marble
Classification
Dimensions
26 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 11 3/4 in. (67.3 x 29.2 x 29.8 cm)
Signatures
no signature
Inscriptions
no inscriptions
Markings
no marks
Credit Line
Anonymous gift
Accession Number
64.241.106
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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