Tubular Hand Lamp

c. 1940

John H. Tercuzzi

Associated Names
John H. Tercuzzi

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a vintage oil lamp with a ribbed metallic body and a wick adjuster. The color palette includes shades of brown, metallic bronze, and hints of gold. The oil lamp is centered in the composition, with its base at the bottom and the wick holder and chimney opening above. The artist's signature "John H. Tereluzzi" is in the lower left corner of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.8 x 28 cm (14 1/2 x 11 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 8 7/8" high; 5" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12567

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: John H. Tercuzzi.

Wikidata ID

Q64582732

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