Whale Oil Ship Lamp

1935/1942

Howard Lumbard

Associated Names
Howard Lumbard

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows an iron or metal kettle with a round body and an upright handle that arches over it, forming a loop at the top. The kettle has a primarily dark and weathered metal appearance with hints of rust. A bird-shaped ornament is placed on the lid. The handle is attached to the kettle with wrapped joints. The color palette includes shades of brown, gray, and black, reflecting the aged metal surface. The kettle is centrally positioned in the composition against a plain, light background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.9 x 27.5 cm (13 3/4 x 10 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12345


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Westchester County; lower right in graphtie: Howard N. Lumbard

Wikidata ID

Q64574492

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