Lamp

1936

John Dana

Associated Names
John Dana

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows an ornate, transparent glass-like structure standing upright at the center. The object resembles a decorative pedestal or lamp with a dome-shaped top and intricate cutouts. The color palette is primarily neutral, with shades of gray and transparent tones, set against a light beige background. There are visible inscriptions above the bottom right corner, reading "JOHN DANA AD 211 -1936."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.1 x 23.1 cm (11 7/8 x 9 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 10 3/4" high; 1 1/4" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12887

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: JOHN DANA / AP. 21st 1936

Wikidata ID

Q64582336

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