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Combination Rush & Candle Stand

Samuel Fineman

National Gallery of Art

The image features a tall, slender floor lamp with a wide, round base and a narrow pole extending to a small light fixture. The lamp's base is textured, while the pole is smooth, rendered in browns and metallic hues. The color palette includes browns, grays, off-whites, and metallic shine. The lamp is positioned centrally within the composition, enclosed within a border for emphasis. At the top left corner, there is a small, detailed sketch of the lamp illustrating its structure.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper
Dimensions
3359 × 4510 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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