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Lamp

1940

John Dana

Associated Names

John Dana

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays an ornate lamp with a large, bulbous blue glass lampshade at the top, decorated with patterns, connected to a slender blue glass stem. The lamp stands on an ornate base with gold and white details. The color scheme includes blue, white, gold, and beige tones. It is placed in the center of a beige background with no other items present.

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Artwork overview

Medium

gouache and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.5 x 22.8 cm (12 x 9 in.)
Original IAD Object: 20 1/2" high
Accession Number

1943.8.12893

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64582337

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