Whale Oil Lamp

c. 1938

Howard Lumbard

Associated Names
Howard Lumbard

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a detailed drawing of a large metal ladle with a long, curved handle that ends in a hook. The ladle is centered against a plain, light beige background. The colors are shades of grey and black against the beige backdrop, emphasizing the metallic texture of the ladle. The ladle's bowl is at the bottom of the image, and the handle extends upward and slightly curves to the right.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 37.9 x 27.4 cm (14 15/16 x 10 13/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 10" high; 3 7/8" long; 1" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12304

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: HOWARD N. LUMBARD

Wikidata ID

Q64574491

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