Lamp c. 1939

"Lamp" is a watercolor painting created by Paul Poffinbarger in c. 1939. The artwork depicts a traditional oil lamp, likely a kerosene lamp, featuring a glass chimney and a metal base. Poffinbarger's attention to detail is evident in the realistic portrayal of the lamp's intricate metalwork, the subtle reflections on the glass chimney, and the nuanced color palette used to capture the lamp's aged brass finish. This depiction offers a glimpse into the everyday objects of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and the transition away from gaslight to electric lighting.