Spark Lamp c. 1936

johntarantino

drawing

shape in negative space

toned paper

blue and white

white clean appearance

negative

framed image

white focal point

watercolour illustration

positive shape

watercolor

"Spark Lamp" is a watercolor drawing by John Tarantino, executed around 1936. The artwork depicts a glass lamp, rendered in shades of blue, with a rounded bulb and a tiered, scalloped base. Tarantino, known for his delicate and precise style, captures the light reflecting off the glass in this detailed representation. The simplicity of the design and the use of muted colors emphasize the elegance of the lamp's form, making it a perfect example of Tarantino's fascination with functional yet beautiful objects.