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Glass Camphene Lamp

c. 1937

Harry Grossen

Associated Names

Harry Grossen

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a clear glass oil lamp with a golden metal wick holder and a small handle, positioned in the center against a cream-colored background. The color palette includes muted shades of cream, gold, and grey tones visible in the reflections and shadows of the glass. The glass oil lamp is centrally placed above the midpoint of the image.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35 x 24.4 cm (13 3/4 x 9 5/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 4 5/8" high; 2 5/8" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.12481

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: HARRY / GROSSEN

Wikidata ID

Q64573230

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