Table Lamp

c. 1942

Irving L. Biehn

Associated Names
Irving L. Biehn

Artist, American, 1900 - 1969

The image features an antiquated oil lamp with a glass central component, a brass base, and a metallic top. The colors mainly include soft earthy tones such as browns, brass, and translucent glass, against a neutral beige background. The lamp is positioned centrally, displaying the base at the bottom, the glass section in the middle, and the metal burner top at the highest point, with the artist's signature subtly visible towards the lower right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.8 x 28 cm (14 1/8 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12572

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: IRVING L. BIEHN

Wikidata ID

Q64574963

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