Camphene Lamp

1935/1942

Amelia Tuccio

Associated Names
Amelia Tuccio

Artist, American, born Italy, 1904 - 1977

The image shows a drawing of a metal lamp with a cylindrical body that tapers towards the top, sitting on a broad base with a handle on its side. The color palette is grayscale, showcasing various shades of gray with the use of shading to denote the metallic texture. The lamp is centrally positioned within the image, surrounded by a plain, textured background. There is also a small sketched section at the bottom right, possibly a label or signature, with faint text visible lower down on the left.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.5 x 23 cm (11 5/8 x 9 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 4" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12335

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: LAMP - 139; lower right in graphtie: AMELIA TUCCIO.

Wikidata ID

Q64534741

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