Reading Lamp

1941

Joseph Cannella

Associated Names
Joseph Cannella

Artist, American, 1894 - 1983

The image shows an antique double kerosene lamp with ornate glass chimneys set atop a horizontal cylindrical base with a central vertical support ending in a circular handle. The base and lamp parts have a bronze-like color with a textured appearance, and the glass chimneys are primarily clear but show hints of colorful reflections. Positioned centrally in the image, the lamp stands upright with the two chimneys equally spaced on either side of the vertical support, which is topped by a circular loop handle, while the signature "J. Cannella" is visible towards the lower right side of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 56.3 x 39.5 cm (22 3/16 x 15 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 14" long; 20" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12768


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: J. Cannella.

Wikidata ID

Q64591117

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