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Wall Sconce

Francis Law Durand

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a wall-mounted lamp. The drawing depicts a wall sconce with a curvaceous backplate and a centered lamp fixture holding a bulb facing downward. The fixture has an elaborate holder surrounding the bulb. There are two smaller inset drawings at the bottom, one showing a side view of the lamp and another showing a frontal schematic view. The drawing appears to be a technical design blueprint or a detailed conceptual rendering.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
graphite and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
3281 × 3991 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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