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Lamp

c. 1939

Paul Poffinbarger

Associated Names

Paul Poffinbarger

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a vintage oil lamp as the main object. It is placed centrally on a plain background, with muted and earthy tones predominating. The lamp is upright with a base at the bottom, and a small knob on the right side of the base.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 33.9 x 24.2 cm (13 3/8 x 9 1/2 in.)
Original IAD Object: 7 1/2" high; 3" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.12487

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Paul W. Poffinbarger

Wikidata ID

Q64619109

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