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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.

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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

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