

The painting depicts a nighttime scene of a street with buildings and people. The scene shows a dark street with a few buildings, including a row of brick buildings with gabled roofs on the right side. A person is lighting a lamp on the right side of the street. Another person walks on the left side of the street. The sky is dark with clouds and a crescent moon visible. The buildings have multiple windows and doors. The overall atmosphere is dark and moody. The painting is titled "The Lamp Lighter" and is by William P. Chappel.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1870s
- Medium
- Oil on slate paper
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 600 × 411 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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