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Wick Lamp

c. 1938

Frank Maurer

Associated Names

Frank Maurer

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a cylindrical metal oil can with a handle on its left and a long spout extending from the top. The color palette consists of muted grey tones with rust-like brown accents, highlighting the aged metal appearance. Positioned centrally in the frame, the oil can dominates the composition, casting a subtle shadow underneath on a plain background, with the words "SCALE EXACT SIZE" and "FRANK MAURER" faintly visible at the bottom.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28.2 x 22.9 cm (11 1/8 x 9 in.)
Original IAD Object: 6" high
Accession Number

1943.8.12477

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: FRANK MAURER

Wikidata ID

Q64570278

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