Lamp
This lamp comprises a translucent alabaster shade raised on a high gilt-bronze tripod base. The attenuated legs (open on the inside), one of which houses the electrical cord, taper inward toward the shallow domed foot. The shade rests on a heavy reeded collar that houses the bulb socket. When the bulb is illuminated, the mottled alabaster casts a warm outward ambient glow, while brighter, more focused light is directed upward.
Artwork Details
- Title: Lamp
- Designer: Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann (French, Paris 1879–1933 Paris)
- Date: ca. 1926
- Medium: Gilt bronze and alabaster
- Dimensions: 1985.430.21ab: 29 5/8 × 13 3/4 in., 18.6 lb. (75.3 × 35 cm, 8.4 kg)
- Classification: Lighting
- Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Chow, 1985
- Object Number: 1985.430.21ab
- Curatorial Department: Modern and Contemporary Art
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