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Street Hanging Lamp

c. 1938

Manuel G. Runyan

Associated Names

Manuel G. Runyan

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a lantern with a rounded, bulbous glass body and a brown metallic top and bottom. The color palette consists of shades of brown and clear glass, with subtle reflections and highlights. The lantern is centrally positioned in the image, showcasing the surrounding light and objects. The metallic top has a loop at the very top.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.4 x 24.4 cm (13 15/16 x 9 5/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 11 1/4" high; 5 7/8" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.12331

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Manuel G. Runyan

Wikidata ID

Q64594851

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