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Square Lantern

c. 1939

Lazar Rubinstein

Associated Names

Lazar Rubinstein

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a vintage metal lantern with a circular glass window on its front, resting on a pair of metal legs that form a stand. The lantern appears primarily in shades of gray, suggesting a monochrome or a black-and-white palette. Positioned centrally, the lantern's round glass face is oriented towards the viewer, while its metal legs form a triangular base beneath.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.7 x 24.4 cm (14 1/16 x 9 5/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 8 3/4" high; 5" deep; 5" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.12234

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: LAZAR RUBENSTEIN

Wikidata ID

Q64592842

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