Camphene Lamp

c. 1936

Herman Bader

Associated Names
Herman Bader

Artist, American, 1915 - 2002

The image shows a metallic candle holder with an elongated body, a handle, and a long, thin candle stem at the top, resting on a circular tray. The color palette primarily consists of shades of gray with accents of brass or gold tones on the candle stem. The candle holder is centered in the frame, with the handle looping to the right side, and the base resting on the tray.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.9 x 23.2 cm (12 3/16 x 9 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 10 3/4" high; 6" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12421

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64574159

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