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Whale Oil Lamp

c. 1939

Edward L. Loper

Associated Names

Edward L. Loper

Artist, American, 1916 - 2011

The image shows a metallic industrial object with a rectangular top mounted on a cylindrical pedestal on a flat, rectangular base. The color palette consists of brown, gray, and rust tones, giving it an aged appearance. The object is positioned centrally in the image, with detailed textures emphasized by lighting and shadowing against a light-colored background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and goauche on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 24.4 x 25.7 cm (9 5/8 x 10 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.12503

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Edward L. Loper Del. 37

Wikidata ID

Q64557400

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