Brass Lamp

c. 1939

William O. Fletcher

Associated Names
William O. Fletcher

Artist, American, c. 1880 - 1954

The image shows a brass candle holder with a round base, a central vertical stem, and a small dome-shaped cap that is hinged open. The candle holder is placed against a light beige background. The color palette consists of muted metallic shades such as bronze and brass tones, with subtle highlights reflecting off the object's surface. The candle holder is centrally positioned in the image, facing the viewer, with the handle curved outward to the right side. The artist's signature is located near the bottom right corner of the composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and goauche on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.6 x 24.9 cm (13 5/8 x 9 13/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 5 5/8" high; 4 5/8" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12497

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 322, pl. 1093.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: W.O. FLETCHER.

Wikidata ID

Q64638950

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