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Lamp

c. 1936

Marcus Moran

Associated Names

Marcus Moran

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows an oil lamp with a blue base and a decorative, sculpted form on a square platform. Above is a golden section connecting to a rounded, frosted glass element with a brass fitting on top. The color palette includes blue, gold, white, and brass tones, with subtle shadows. The lamp is centered against a plain, light background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.7 x 27.8 cm (14 1/16 x 10 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.12936

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64594906

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