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Hand Lantern

c. 1938

Amelia Tuccio

Associated Names

Amelia Tuccio

Artist, American, born Italy, 1904 - 1977

The image shows a large, vintage-style lantern. It is cylindrical with a handle attached to the top. The color palette is monochromatic, focusing on shades of gray that give the lantern a metallic appearance. The lantern is positioned centrally against a plain, light background, allowing the intricate details of its design to stand out clearly.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 42.9 x 25.5 cm (16 7/8 x 10 1/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 5 7/8" in diameter; 11 1/2" high
Accession Number

1943.8.12242

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Amelia Tuccio

Wikidata ID

Q64534738

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