Lantern

c. 1937

Mildred Ford

Associated Names
Mildred Ford

Artist, American, 1895 - 1988

The image shows a cylindrical metal lantern with a conical top and a circular handle at the peak. The surface of the lantern is perforated with intricate patterns, including floral designs and geometric shapes. The color palette of the image is predominantly shades of gray. Positioned upright in the center of the image, the lantern is the main focus, with ample negative space surrounding it.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29 x 22.7 cm (11 7/16 x 8 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 5 1/4" in diameter; 15 3/4" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12221

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Mildred Ford

Wikidata ID

Q64614790

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