Whale Oil Lamp

c. 1938

James M. Lawson

Associated Names
James M. Lawson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a metal container with a conical spout and a handle. The container is cylindrical, with a tall conical spout attached to the top. The color palette consists of various shades of gray and silver. The container is centered on the page, with the handle on the right side and a cone with a flower-like valve on top. The composition is simple and minimalistic, focusing on the object within the rectangular frame.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.9 x 22.1 cm (11 3/4 x 8 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12375

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: James M. Lawson Del. 390-1

Wikidata ID

Q64580501

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