Whale Oil Peg Lamp and Stand

c. 1940

Neva Coffey

Associated Names
Neva Coffey

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a metallic candle holder with a broad circular base and intricate cylindrical stem topped by a small, round container-like top. The color palette is primarily shades of gray with a slight metallic sheen. The candle holder is centrally positioned in the image, with the circular base appearing at the bottom, gradually leading up through the stem to the rounded top, all occupying the central space against a plain background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.3 x 27.3 cm (13 7/8 x 10 3/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7 1/8" high; 6 1/4" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12461

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Neva Coffey

Wikidata ID

Q64618189

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