Lamp

c. 1940

Carl Buergerniss

Associated Names
Carl Buergerniss

Artist, American, 1877 - 1956

The image shows a vintage oil lamp with a clear glass base featuring intricate patterns. The lamp has a brass-colored metal cap and a wick adjuster. The color palette is muted, with transparent glass and subdued gold metal against a beige background. The lamp is centrally positioned in the image, with ample surrounding space.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.4 x 29.4 cm (14 5/16 x 11 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12576

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right inblack ink: Carl Buergerniss.

Wikidata ID

Q64537913

You may be interested in

Loading Results