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Lamp

Gertrude Lemberg

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a drawing of an ornate vessel or decorative object with a round bulbous top and a wide base. The top section is adorned with several symmetrical green oval shapes interspersed across a light-colored surface. The overall color palette consists predominantly of white, gold, and green hues, with subtle shading enhancing the form. The object stands vertically centered on a rectangular base, with the decorative green ovals facing outward around the rounded top. The base is square and appears to have intricate gold detailing along its edge.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
3371 × 4572 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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