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Yard Lantern

1937

Dorothea A. Farrington

Associated Names

Dorothea A. Farrington

Artist, American, c. 1912 - 1997

The image shows a tall, conical metal lantern with an open, perforated door revealing a lit candle inside. The color palette includes rusty browns, muted earth tones, and hints of yellow from the candlelight. The lantern is centrally positioned on a plain background, with the door on the right side, offering a clear view of the candle inside.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.4 x 21.2 cm (11 9/16 x 8 3/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.12267

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Dorothea Farrington / 1937

Wikidata ID

Q64541277

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