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Lard Oil Lamp

c. 1937

Milton Grubstein

Associated Names

Milton Grubstein

Artist, American, born 1918

The image shows a large metallic object with a decorative stand. The base is detailed and geometric, leading to a cylindrical support and a vertically-oriented component. The color palette is primarily grayscale, giving the object a metallic appearance. It is centrally positioned in the frame, filling most of the image.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 25.4 x 16.5 cm (10 x 6 1/2 in.)
Original IAD Object: 9" high
Accession Number

1943.8.12505

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64615417

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