Lantern

c. 1939

Esther Williams

Associated Names
Esther Williams

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a detailed illustration of a vintage lantern. The lantern is the largest object in the image, featuring a cylindrical glass enclosure surrounded by a metal frame with vertical bars and a star-shaped design near the top. The color palette consists of earthy browns and metallic grays, giving it a rustic appearance. The lantern is depicted centrally against a light beige background, with the looped handle positioned at the top.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 24.4 cm (14 x 9 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 11" high; 6" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12318

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: ESTHER WILLIAMS / C.H. M.

Wikidata ID

Q64559965

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