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Whale Oil Lamp

Isidore Steinberg

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a tall, transparent glass oil lamp with a blue tint, featuring a series of rounded, stacked segments leading to a wide base, topped with a metal cap holding thick, twisted wicks. The color palette is primarily composed of pale blue and soft earthy tones on a neutral background. Positioned centrally in the image, the lamp is depicted upright with its base resting at the bottom center and the wick-holder at the top, giving a clear view of its intricate design.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3421 × 4386 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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