Brass Oil Lamp

c. 1939

Russell Madole

Associated Names
Russell Madole

Artist, American, active c. 1935

A brass candle holder with a snuffer is the main object in the image. The color palette features warm golden tones of the brass against a light, neutral background. Positioned centrally and slightly to the right, the candle holder stands upright on a flat base with a curved handle at its side, and the snuffer is placed on top.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.9 x 22.9 cm (12 3/16 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12498

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Russell Madole

Wikidata ID

Q64630030

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