Ship's Lantern

c. 1942

Arthur Ringold

Associated Names
Arthur Ringold

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a vintage metallic lantern with a rounded, hinged top and a grid-like pattern on the glass front. The color palette is muted with shades of gray and brown. The lantern is positioned centrally in the image, with a shadow suggesting elevation. The handle is visible on the top, and subtle reflections can be seen on the glass panes of the lantern.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 59.4 x 45.4 cm (23 3/8 x 17 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12439

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: A. J. Ringold

Wikidata ID

Q64536723