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Lantern

1935/1942

William Schmidt

Associated Names

William Schmidt

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a drawing of a lantern with a triangular roof, arched windows, and a circular handle on top, set against a plain background. The color palette includes shades of gray and light tan. The lantern is centered, facing slightly left, with its base at the center and its handle extending towards the top. The name "SCHMIDT" is in the lower right corner by the lantern's base.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.6 x 27.9 cm (14 x 11 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.12248

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: SCHMIDT

Wikidata ID

Q64639398

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