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Whale Oil Ship Lamp

Howard Lumbard

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an iron or metal kettle with a round body and an upright handle that arches over it, forming a loop at the top. The kettle has a primarily dark and weathered metal appearance with hints of rust. A bird-shaped ornament is placed on the lid. The handle is attached to the kettle with wrapped joints. The color palette includes shades of brown, gray, and black, reflecting the aged metal surface. The kettle is centrally positioned in the composition against a plain, light background.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3409 × 4161 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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