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Pewter Grease Lamp

Violet Hartenstein

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a metal candlestick with a cylindrical body and a rounded base, topped with a small cylindrical piece that appears to hold a candle. The color palette includes muted grays and a faint sepia tone, suggesting a pencil drawing. The candlestick is centrally positioned on the page, with the artist's signature "Violet Oaklander" below it.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1941
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3458 × 4398 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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