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Whale Oil Lamp

Edward L. Loper

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a metallic industrial object with a rectangular top mounted on a cylindrical pedestal on a flat, rectangular base. The color palette consists of brown, gray, and rust tones, giving it an aged appearance. The object is positioned centrally in the image, with detailed textures emphasized by lighting and shadowing against a light-colored background.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and goauche on paperboard
Dimensions
3566 × 3388 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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