Whale Oil Lamp
Whale Oil Lamp by Faith Ringgold. Clear glass lamp with a round bulbous body, narrow neck, and wide base. The glass base has a rough, irregular edge. A small metal wick holder and chimney are on top of the bulbous section. The metal components have a silver color. The background is white with a slight gradient to gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1827–35
- Medium
- Pressed and free-blown lead glass
- Dimensions
- 406 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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