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Sperm Oil Lamp

Hans Mangelsdorf

National Gallery of Art

This image shows a brass-colored watering can with an elongated spout and a handle as the central focus. The color palette includes shades of brass, gold, green, and darker accents for depth. The watering can is placed in the center, with its spout extending to the right, round base and handle on the left, and a vertical rod with a flowing ribbon-like element extending upwards from the middle-top area.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1935
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3210 × 4137 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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