Lantern

c. 1940

George H. Alexander

Associated Names
George H. Alexander

Artist, American, 1898 - 1974

The image displays a metal and glass lantern with a brownish metallic frame, featuring a square base and a conical top with perforations for ventilation. The color palette consists of muted browns, grays, and some transparent elements in the glass panels. The lantern is positioned centrally in the image, with its base resting on the surface and the handle loop at the top extending upwards.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.4 x 24.1 cm (13 15/16 x 9 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12317

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Geo. Alexander DEL. 550

Wikidata ID

Q64571442

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