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Betty Lamp

Philip Johnson

National Gallery of Art

The image features a large, intricately designed goblet or chalice with a lid, resting on a circular base. The goblet appears to be made of a metallic material with a golden hue. The color palette is primarily gold and bronze, with subtle shading to convey depth and texture. The object is centrally positioned in the image, viewed directly from the front, allowing the full shape and structure of the goblet to be clearly visible within the frame. At the bottom right corner of the image, the name "R. JOHNSON" is inscribed.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
graphite and watercolor on paperboard
Dimensions
3512 × 4420 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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