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Whale Oil Lamp

Cora Parker

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a drawing of a candlestick holder with a cylindrical central section and a wide circular base. The color palette is predominantly shades of gray and brown, giving the object a metallic appearance. Positioned centrally in the frame, the candlestick holder stands vertically with the top exhibiting a slightly narrower section leading to a small lip, and remnants of a wick emerge above it. The subjects are placed against a light, neutral background, highlighting the contours and shading of the candlestick.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3198 × 4113 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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