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Whale Oil Lamp

c. 1936

Charles Garjian

Associated Names

Charles Garjian

Artist, American, c. 1900 - unknown

The image shows a drawing of a metal oil lamp with a base, stem, and burner on an oval tray. It is rendered in shades of gray and black on a light beige background. The lamp is centrally positioned, and its shadow and highlights are depicted for a three-dimensional effect.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.2 x 23 cm (11 7/8 x 9 1/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 7 1/2" high; 4" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.12374

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Charles Garjian

Wikidata ID

Q64538593

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