Swinging Lamp Bracket

c. 1940

John H. Tercuzzi

Associated Names
John H. Tercuzzi

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts an ornate metal sconce with an intricate heart-patterned design. The color palette consists mainly of brass tones, with hints of greenish patina on the lamp holder and golden-yellow tones on the arm and base bracket. The sconce is positioned centrally on a plain background, highlighting its detailed craftsmanship.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.3 x 36.2 cm (11 1/8 x 14 1/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 11 1/2" long; basket: 6" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8891

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: John.J.Tercuzzi.

Wikidata ID

Q64582719

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