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Lamp

J. & I. Cox

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The lamp by J. & I. Cox features a white lampshade with a scenic design around the body, depicting trees, a body of water, and a sailboat. The lampshade is domed and has a gold trim around the top and bottom. A gold band encircles the middle of the shade. The base of the lamp is black with a gold rim and features an ornate design. The stem of the lamp is dark brown with gold accents. The stem is narrow and cylindrical, with ornate gold details. The base of the lamp is round and flat. The background of the image is a gradient from dark brown at the top to light brown at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1825
Medium
Gilt bronze and brass, with blown glass half-dome shade
Dimensions
399 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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