Lantern

c. 1936

Columbus Simpson

Associated Names
Columbus Simpson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a detailed drawing of a lantern. It features a conical top with a loop handle, a rectangular frame, and two side panels opened outward. The lantern has many small perforations on the top section. The color palette is primarily shades of gray and black, with varying tones and textures. The lantern is centrally positioned on the page, in front view, with the side panels symmetrically spread to the left and right.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.9 x 22.7 cm (11 x 8 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12216

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Columbus Simpson

Wikidata ID

Q64540326

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