Sperm Oil Lamp
David S. De Vault
c. 1941
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 28 x 23 cm (11 x 9 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 4 1/2" high; 4 1/2" wide
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.12495
About the Artist
David S. De Vault
David S. De Vault is an artist whose works have entered institutional collections, though detailed biographical information — including birth and death dates, nationality, and training — remains limited in currently available documentation. The presence of his work in museum holdings suggests a professional career of some significance, but a comprehensive account of his life, influences, and criti...