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Police Lantern and Club

Alexander Anderson

National Gallery of Art

The image displays an antique brass lantern with a large lens and a handle. The lantern is made of a brownish metal with a slightly reflective surface. It has a separate cylindrical piece and a curved handle attached to it. The color palette is primarily earthy brown tones with hints of grayish reflections on the lens. The lantern is centrally positioned with the handle extending towards the upper left corner, while the lens is on the right side, facing outward.

Artwork Details

Date
1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3434 × 4821 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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