Police Lantern and Club

1938

Alexander Anderson

Associated Names
Alexander Anderson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays an antique brass lantern with a large lens and a handle. The lantern is made of a brownish metal with a slightly reflective surface. It has a separate cylindrical piece and a curved handle attached to it. The color palette is primarily earthy brown tones with hints of grayish reflections on the lens. The lantern is centrally positioned with the handle extending towards the upper left corner, while the lens is on the right side, facing outward.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 24.5 cm (14 x 9 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12233

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: ALEXANRER ANDERSON - 1938

Wikidata ID

Q64534107

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