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Pewter Grease Lamp

c. 1941

Violet Hartenstein

Associated Names

Violet Hartenstein

Artist, American, c. 1901 - 1985

The image shows a metal candlestick with a cylindrical body and a rounded base, topped with a small cylindrical piece that appears to hold a candle. The color palette includes muted grays and a faint sepia tone, suggesting a pencil drawing. The candlestick is centrally positioned on the page, with the artist's signature "Violet Oaklander" below it.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 37 x 29.2 cm (14 9/16 x 11 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.12464

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Violet Hartenstein

Wikidata ID

Q64633824

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