Lantern c. 1938

Walter Hochstrasser's "Lantern" from c. 1938 is a detailed, realistic depiction of a hanging lantern. The artwork uses a muted palette of browns and greens to showcase the metallic and glass elements of the lantern. The artist's meticulous brushstrokes create the illusion of texture and depth, highlighting the worn surface of the lantern and the intricate details of its construction. The lantern's design, with its hinged door and protective bars, hints at its historical use for illumination and safety. Hochstrasser's attention to detail makes this seemingly simple object a captivating subject in the still life genre.