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A metal oil lamp with an elongated thin support structure above it, capped with a small hook at the top and an ornate, curved spout extending to the side. The color palette is primarily warm brown tones, emphasizing the metallic nature of the object. The lamp is centrally positioned against a plain, light background, which highlights its intricate design and details.
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A metal oil lamp with an elongated thin support structure above it, capped with a small hook at the top and an ornate, curved spout extending to the side. The color palette is primarily warm brown tones, emphasizing the metallic nature of the object. The lamp is centrally positioned against a plain, light background, which highlights its intricate design and details.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Betty Lamp

Albert Rudin

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
overall: 43.4 x 35.6 cm (17 1/16 x 14 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.16937
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

lower right in watercolor: Albert Rudin.

NGA object ID 29028. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.