Grease Lamp

1935/1942

Robert W.R. Taylor

Associated Names
Robert W.R. Taylor

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows an ornate object resembling an ancient oil lamp with a tall, decorative flame-like element rising from its handle. The color palette includes muted shades such as browns, grays, and subtle hints of green on the metallic surface. The lamp is centered on a plain, light-colored background, with the spout extending to the right and the embellished section extending upwards.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.9 x 26.8 cm (14 1/8 x 10 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7 1/2" long; 3 1/2" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16813

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: R.W.R. TAYLOR

Wikidata ID

Q64629254

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