Combination Lantern/Stove

c. 1939

Edward L. Loper

Associated Names
Edward L. Loper

Artist, American, 1916 - 2011

The image shows a vintage miner's lamp with a cylindrical glass body enclosed within a metal cage, topped with a dark wooden handle. The color palette includes earthy tones such as browns, blacks, and the natural translucence of the glass. The lamp features a prominent metal handle at the top, curving upwards, while the cylindrical body is supported by vertical metal bars, resting on a dark metal base.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.4 x 24.4 cm (13 15/16 x 9 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12314

More About this Artwork

The image depicts an intricate assembly of geometric shapes converging to form a large central star pattern. The design features vibrant hues of red, blue, yellow, and white. The central pattern is surrounded by a frame composed of smaller triangles in a repeating sequence. Along the border, the design includes floral motifs filled with pink and green. The composition draws connections to traditional quilt patterns, resembling a textile art piece crafted with colorful patches.

Interactive Article:  How the Index of American Design Kickstarted Edward Loper’s Art Career

The acclaimed Delaware artist first brought his artistic ambitions to life drawing decorative art objects for the Work Progress Administration project.

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1996

  • Edward Lopper Sr. Retrospective, Delaware Art Museum, Wilmington, 1996.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Edward Loper Del. 390-1

Wikidata ID

Q64557396

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