Who created "Three Wall Lights Composed out of Armor"?

Three Wall Lights Composed out of Armor was created by Anonymous, British, 19th century in early 19th century.

When was "Three Wall Lights Composed out of Armor" created?

This artwork was created early 19th century.

What medium is "Three Wall Lights Composed out of Armor"?

Three Wall Lights Composed out of Armor is Graphite.

Is "Three Wall Lights Composed out of Armor" in the public domain?

Yes, Three Wall Lights Composed out of Armor is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Three Wall Lights Composed out of Armor

Anonymous, British, 19th century

early 19th century

Medium

Graphite

Dimensions

sheet: 9 3/4 x 6 7/8 in. (24.7 x 17.4 cm)

Classification

Drawings|Ornament & Architecture

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1938

Accession Number

38.37.60

Art Historical Context

In the early 19th century, designers often explored inventive ways to repurpose historical objects for modern interiors, blending functionality with whimsy. This graphite drawing, titled *Three Wall Lights Composed of Armor*, exemplifies that spirit. Rendered on a modest sheet measuring 9 3/4 x 6 7/8 inches, it depicts three elegant wall sconces cleverly assembled from salvaged armor pieces—helmets, breastplates, and gauntlets transformed into fixtures that hold candles or lamps. Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Drawings and Prints department (acquired via the Harris Brisbane Dick Fu...

Three Wall Lights Composed out of Armor

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