Bull's Eye Hand Lantern

c. 1942

Ernest A. Towers, Jr.

Associated Names
Ernest A. Towers, Jr.

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a copper oil lamp with a side handle and an extended snuffer. The lamp has a round shape with a visible wick protruding at the top. The color palette includes brown and copper tones, with hints of gray in the reflection on the snuffer. The lamp is placed centrally against a light beige background, with the artist's name inscribed in small text on the lower right portion of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.9 x 22.8 cm (11 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 5" high; 3" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12227

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: DEL. 550 ERNEST TOWERS, JR.

Wikidata ID

Q64559722

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