Tin Lamp

c. 1938

Eldon Allen

Associated Names
Eldon Allen

Artist, American, 1920 - 1998

A grey metal watering can is shown against a plain beige background. The watering can has a conical body, a long spout extending to the left, and a handle curving to the right. Shadows are visible on the right side of the can, indicating a light source coming from the left.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 27.9 cm (14 x 11 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 4" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12478

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Eldon Allen

Wikidata ID

Q64558124

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