Metal Base Lamp

c. 1936

Henry Meyers

Associated Names
Henry Meyers

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a decorative vase design. The central focus of the image is a detailed drawing of a vase with a bulbous body and a flared top, placed on an intricately designed tall stand. The stand features elaborate ornate patterns, giving it an almost floral appearance with its swirling details and golden hue. The vase itself has subtle decorative elements engraved or painted around its surface. Surrounding the primary image are additional sketches showcasing different parts and views of the vase, such as its profile, the pattern, and cross-sectional diagrams. These supplementary sketches provide further insight into the structural and decorative design aspects of the vase. The careful attention to scale and detail suggests this is a design blueprint for a piece of decorative art.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29 x 23 cm (11 7/16 x 9 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 23" high; 7 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12575


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: -MYERS-

Wikidata ID

Q64573857

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