Sperm Oil Lamp c. 1936

"Sperm Oil Lamp," a 1936 drawing by British artist Janet Riza (1855-1995), depicts a detailed rendering of a historical oil lamp. The artwork captures the lamp's intricate details, highlighting the craftsmanship of the period. The lamp features a bell-shaped reservoir, a slender stem with a decorative finial, and a wide, curved base with a dolphin-shaped handle. This work showcases Riza's keen eye for detail and her ability to render realistic representations of objects, a common practice in the field of still life art.