Lamp

c. 1936

Eugene Barrell

Associated Names
Eugene Barrell

Artist, American, 1915 - 1994

The image shows a pencil sketch of a metallic candle holder. It features a sturdy, bulbous base, a cylindrical stem with a tapered top, and an ornately curved handle on one side. The color palette is monochromatic, with varying shades of graphite providing highlights and shadows for a three-dimensional appearance. The candle holder is centrally positioned, with the handle extending to the right side. The artist's signature is located in the lower right corner at the base's edge.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 20 x 14.3 cm (7 7/8 x 5 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 6 3/4" high; 4 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12422

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Eugene Barrell

Wikidata ID

Q64560048

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