Whale Oil Lamp

c. 1938

James M. Lawson

Associated Names
James M. Lawson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a tin candle holder with a wide circular base and a vertical handle attached to the side. The colors are primarily dull silver and gray. The candle holder is centered on a plain, neutral background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and goauche on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.7 x 23 cm (12 1/16 x 9 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12470

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: James M. Lawson Del. 390-1

Wikidata ID

Q64580504

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