Lantern

c. 1939

Samuel W. Ford

Associated Names
Samuel W. Ford

Artist, American, c. 1905 - 1957

The image shows a detailed rendering of a vintage lantern. The lantern is the largest object in the center of the image. The color palette consists of muted browns, grays, rust, brass, and a slight transparent hue for the glass. The lantern is positioned centrally within the frame, slightly above the base, with its base and handles aligned symmetrically in the composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.9 x 35.8 cm (18 1/16 x 14 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12239

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Sam W. Ford 390-1 Del.

Wikidata ID

Q64630456

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