Lamp

c. 1937

John Tarantino

Associated Names
John Tarantino

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a large, clear glass object with a bulbous top and a textured, ridged base, sitting on an ornate pedestal with intricate designs. The color palette is primarily shades of gray, suggesting the image is a monochrome drawing or sketch. The central object is positioned in the middle of the image with the wider portion of the glass shape at the top, tapering down to a narrow base that connects to the decorative platform below.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.9 x 22.7 cm (11 3/8 x 8 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 8 1/2" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12526

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: John / Tarantino.

Wikidata ID

Q64584335

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