Oil Lamp

c. 1938

Walter Hochstrasser

Associated Names
Walter Hochstrasser

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1901 - 1975

The image displays a large, metal sculpture resembling a tripod with a pointed object hanging from its side. It is set against a light, neutral background. The sculpture is in dark tones, giving it a metallic and aged appearance. Positioned centrally, it stands vertically with three curved legs at the base supporting a cylindrical top with an extended arm holding a pointed element. The light background emphasizes the texture and form of the sculpture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 50.8 x 32.8 cm (20 x 12 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 9" high; 4 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12500

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across bottom in graphite: WROUGHT IRON IOL LAMP FROM THE COLLECTION OF A.S. CRAMER CONKLIN, MI WALTER HOCHSTRASSER

Wikidata ID

Q64634148

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