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Lamp

c. 1938

Charles Caseau

Associated Names

Charles Caseau

Artist, American, 1880 - unknown

The image shows a detailed illustration of a glass structure. The central object resembles a decorative glass pedestal with a domed top and spiked elements. The color palette consists mainly of gray tones, representing the glass's transparency and reflections against a light beige background. Positioned centrally, the glass structure is upright with a square base, cylindrical body, slight taper, and dome at the top.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.9 x 24.5 cm (14 1/8 x 9 5/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 10 3/4" high; 1 1/4" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.12529

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Chas. Caseau

Wikidata ID

Q64538331

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