Dimensions: overall: 34.6 x 24.9 cm (13 5/8 x 9 13/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 21" high; 12" in diameter
Copyright: National Gallery of Art: CC0 1.0
Florence Huston made this Garden Lamp, most likely in the early 20th century, in watercolor. The marks are delicate and precise, giving the piece a kind of quiet elegance. Look closely, and you'll notice how the artist uses the watercolor to create a sense of depth and texture. The leaves are rendered with such detail, it's like you could reach out and touch them. I love the way Huston uses the wash to create a diffused light, making the lamp almost glow. It reminds me of Agnes Martin's subtle use of color. The overall effect is one of understated beauty. It's a reminder that art can be found in the most unexpected places. It's also a reminder that art is always in conversation with other art, across time and space. And that's what makes it so exciting.
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