Lantern

c. 1936

John Oster

Associated Names
John Oster

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a tall metal lantern with a broad base and a candle inside. The color palette includes shades of grey, violet, and red, with the candle being a creamy white color. Positioned centrally, the lantern has a handle extending upwards, and the candle is visible through the glass panel reflecting a soft red hue from the lantern's interior.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.8 x 22 cm (12 1/8 x 8 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12266

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64583822

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