Betty Lamp

c. 1937

Gilbert Boese

Associated Names
Gilbert Boese

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a drawing of an oil lamp with a curved handle in the center. The color palette includes shades of brown and gray against a neutral background. The lamp is placed in the lower center with an upright metal piece. There are inset sketches showing the profile and top view of the lamp on the top left and right corners of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.4 x 22.8 cm (11 15/16 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 8" high; 3 7/8" long; 2 7/8" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12306


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64572230

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