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Lantern

Edward L. Loper

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a metal lantern as the main subject. The lantern is made of slightly rusted metal and includes a small cylindrical container at the bottom. The color scheme consists of muted metallic grays and browns. The composition features the lantern at the center, with its top, handle, and opening facing forward and the cylindrical container placed inside near the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Dimensions
3434 × 4150 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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