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Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Petticoat Lamp

c. 1937

Harry Grossen

Associated Names

Harry Grossen

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a black metal object, possibly an espresso maker or a small kettle, positioned centrally. The color scheme consists mainly of the dark shade of the object against an off-white or beige background. The object is situated slightly below the center vertically, with more background space above it.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.7 x 24.7 cm (14 1/16 x 9 3/4 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.12430

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: HARRY / GROSSEN

Wikidata ID

Q64573229

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