Bracket Lamp

c. 1939

Leslie Macklem

Associated Names
Leslie Macklem

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a large geometric lantern with a copper-colored peaked top and metallic framework. It includes a glass casing revealing a smaller object inside. The color palette consists of warm copper tones, light metallic grays, and transparent glass reflecting light and shadows. The lantern is positioned centrally against a plain background, with a slight angle to the back left corner, creating a three-dimensional effect.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and goauche on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.3 x 25.4 cm (13 7/8 x 10 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12275

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Leslie J. Macklem Del. 390-1

Wikidata ID

Q64593027

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