Oil Lamp

c. 1936

Herman Bader

Associated Names
Herman Bader

Artist, American, 1915 - 2002

This is a detailed drawing illustrating a conical mechanical object with intricate parts. On the left, there is a geometric line drawing of the device showing a different view of its structure. Below, another view is presented showing a top view of the object with a scale measurement beside it. The drawing has precise lines and shading, giving it a technical and schematic appearance, reminiscent of engineering blueprints or patent drawings. The name "H. BADER" appears at the bottom right, potentially the artist or designer of the work.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29 x 23 cm (11 7/16 x 9 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 12 1/2" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12435


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: H. BADER

Wikidata ID

Q64574160

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