Betty Lamp

c. 1939

Philip Johnson

Associated Names
Philip Johnson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features a large, intricately designed goblet or chalice with a lid, resting on a circular base. The goblet appears to be made of a metallic material with a golden hue. The color palette is primarily gold and bronze, with subtle shading to convey depth and texture. The object is centrally positioned in the image, viewed directly from the front, allowing the full shape and structure of the goblet to be clearly visible within the frame. At the bottom right corner of the image, the name "R. JOHNSON" is inscribed.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and watercolor on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.9 x 22.9 cm (11 3/8 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12349


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: P. JOHNSON

Wikidata ID

Q64619458

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