Lamp

c. 1936

Ruth Bialostosky

Associated Names
Ruth Bialostosky

Artist, American, 1914 - 1987

The image shows a tall, ornate object resembling a candlestick with a cup-like shape on top, featuring a handle and a wide base. The image is composed of thin black line work in a monochromatic color scheme against a beige or off-white background. The object extends vertically with the base at the bottom and the cup-like top near the upper edge of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.9 x 22.4 cm (11 3/8 x 8 13/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 3 3/4" high; 3 1/2" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.18005

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: RUTH BIALOSKY

Wikidata ID

Q64630065

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