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Masthead Light

Florence Huston

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a detailed drawing of a lantern with a cylindrical shape and a handle at the top. The lantern features horizontal, concentric circular ridges dominating the central section, along with metal loops on the sides. The color palette is minimal, with black line work on a beige background. The lantern is centrally positioned in the composition, taking up most of the space, and the handle extends near the top edge of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
3294 × 4571 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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