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Tin Lantern

c. 1937

Augustine Haugland

Associated Names

Augustine Haugland

Artist, American, born Norway, 1891 - 1964

A large cylindrical metal lantern with a perforated design is shown with a small candle inside. The color palette is muted grays and browns, giving the metal a worn appearance. The lantern is centrally positioned, with its door open to the right, revealing the candle. The lantern's metallic body features intricate patterns of perforations.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28.2 x 22.9 cm (11 1/8 x 9 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.12219

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: A. HAUGLAND

Wikidata ID

Q64536983

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