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Tin Lantern

Augustine Haugland

National Gallery of Art

A large cylindrical metal lantern with a perforated design is shown with a small candle inside. The color palette is muted grays and browns, giving the metal a worn appearance. The lantern is centrally positioned, with its door open to the right, revealing the candle. The lantern's metallic body features intricate patterns of perforations.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3396 × 4212 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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