Whale Oil Lamp

c. 1940

William O. Fletcher

Associated Names
William O. Fletcher

Artist, American, c. 1880 - 1954

The image shows a metal candle holder with a curvaceous body, mounted on a sturdy pedestal and base. The color palette includes metallic grays, browns, blue, and silver, highlighted by reflected light. The candle holder is centered in the frame against a neutral background. In the bottom right corner, there is the signature "W.A. Stolov."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.9 x 24.4 cm (13 3/4 x 9 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 6 3/4" high; 8 1/2" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12392

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: W.O. Fletcher

Wikidata ID

Q64638949

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