Lamp

1935/1942

Christabel Scrymser

Associated Names
Christabel Scrymser

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture is a decorative oil lamp with a tall, intricate design featuring multiple layers of stylized bird figures in ascending order. The birds have elegantly curved beaks and tails, giving a sense of motion and unity. The sculpture is made from dark brown metal, possibly bronze or brass, giving it a sturdy and slightly aged appearance. It has a central wick holder above a shallow oil reservoir for functional use. The base is rounded with two small protrusions, and the tall structure adds graceful elongation. The design suggests a blend of utilitarian and ornamental art, possibly linked to a historical or cultural tradition related to oil lamps.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.8 x 28.2 cm (18 1/16 x 11 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 16" high; 3 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17057


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: CHRISTABEL SCRYMSER

Wikidata ID

Q64539920

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