Oil Lamp Collection (page 4)

Oil Lamp, c. 1938. Creator: Walter Hochstrasser
Oil Lamp, c. 1938

Portable Whale Oil Lamp, c. 1938. Creator: James M. Lawson
Portable Whale Oil Lamp, c. 1938

Betty Lamp, c. 1936. Creator: James M. Lawson
Betty Lamp, c. 1936

Two Oil Lamps, c. 1938. Creator: Walter Hochstrasser
Two Oil Lamps, c. 1938

Whale Oil Lamp, 1935 / 1942. Creator: James M. Lawson
Whale Oil Lamp, 1935/1942

Whale Oil Lamp, c. 1938. Creator: Cora Parker
Whale Oil Lamp, c. 1938

Lamp, c. 1937. Creator: Cora Parker
Lamp, c. 1937

Lamp, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Albert J. Levone
Lamp, 1935/1942

Diamond-shaped Cartouche, 1547-1606. Creator: Unknown
Diamond-shaped Cartouche, 1547-1606

Shaker Grease Lamp, 1941. Creator: Charles Goodwin
Shaker Grease Lamp, 1941

Curious Psyche, mid-1770s. Creator: Giovanni David
Curious Psyche, mid-1770s

Whaler Lamp, 1938. Creator: William Frank
Whaler Lamp, 1938

Whale Oil Lamp, c. 1940. Creator: William O. Fletcher
Whale Oil Lamp, c. 1940

Table Lamp, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Samuel Faigin
Table Lamp, 1935/1942

Oil lamp, (12th-13th century?). Creator: Unknown
Oil lamp, (12th-13th century?)

Lamp, Ayyubid period, 12th-13th century. Creator: Unknown
Lamp, Ayyubid period, 12th-13th century

The Righteous Man, ca. 1775. Creator: Giovanni David
The Righteous Man, ca. 1775. Integer vitae scelerisque purus, upright of life and free from vice - Horace

Lantern, c. 1939. Creator: Samuel W. Ford
Lantern, c. 1939

Lamp, c. 1936. Creator: John Fisk
Lamp, c. 1936

Colonial Lamp, 1938. Creator: William Frank
Colonial Lamp, 1938

Brass Lamp, c. 1939. Creator: William O. Fletcher
Brass Lamp, c. 1939

Nightmare; Cauchemar, 1901 (pencil, ink and w / c on paper)
1195772 Nightmare; Cauchemar, 1901 (pencil, ink and w/c on paper) by Zichy, Mihaly von (1827-1906); 18.5x25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Zichy)

A family gathered around a lamplit table, 1854 (oil on canvas)
1199807 A family gathered around a lamplit table, 1854 (oil on canvas) by Kiers, Petrus (1807-75); 61.5x73 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

An Artists Gathering, 1903 (oil on canvas)
3588421 An Artists Gathering, 1903 (oil on canvas) by Johansen, Viggo (1851-1935); 148x222 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Danish, out of copyright

Cartoon depicting William Ewart Gladstone as Aladdin
5308994 Cartoon depicting William Ewart Gladstone as Aladdin by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting William Ewart Gladstone as Aladdin)

New Lamps for Old, from The Arthur Rackham Fairy Book, pub. 1933 (colour litho)
3085936 New Lamps for Old, from The Arthur Rackham Fairy Book, pub. 1933 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lamp, late 300s (silver) (see also 491487 & 491488)
491489 Lamp, late 300s (silver) (see also 491487 & 491488) by Byzantine, (4th century); h:9.20 w:16.00 d:7.00 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Lamp, late 300s (silver) (see also 491487 & 491489)
491488 Lamp, late 300s (silver) (see also 491487 & 491489) by Byzantine, (4th century); h:9.20 w:16.00 d:7.00 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Otto Muller (1874-1930) Playing Chess, 1913 (oil on canvas)
PWI92470 Otto Muller (1874-1930) Playing Chess, 1913 (oil on canvas) by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938); Musee National d Art Moderne, Centre Pompidou, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; German

The Clown
XKL63288 The Clown by Willaert, Ferdinand (1861-1938); Private Collection; Photo eBerko Fine Paintings, Knokke-Heist, Belgium; Belgian, out of copyright

Faust in his Study, from Goethes Faust, 1828, (illustration)
STC61649 Faust in his Study, from Goethes Faust, 1828, (illustration), (b/w photo of lithograph) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863)

Hope in the Prison of Despair (oil on canvas)
RA15142 Hope in the Prison of Despair (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Evelyn De (1855-1919); 58.4x64.8 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Little Chef, (oil on canvas)
989309 Little Chef, (oil on canvas) by Bail, Joseph (1862-1921); 28.6x37.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Chef; Petit Cuisinier. Joseph Bail (1862-1921). Oil on canvas

Florence Nightingale with an Oil Lamp, 1891 (chromolithograph)
3036401 Florence Nightingale with an Oil Lamp, 1891 (chromolithograph) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Vintage print of nursing founder Florence Nightingale making night rounds to)

Subterranean Church of Bethlehem, from Views of Palestine, Vol
STC132646 Subterranean Church of Bethlehem, from Views of Palestine, Vol.II, published by R. Bowyer Historic Gallery, London, 1803 (coloured aquatint) by Mayer

First gas lamp, 1814 - Last oil lamp, 1842 (colour litho)
3621862 First gas lamp, 1814 - Last oil lamp, 1842 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First gas lamp, 1814 - Last oil lamp, 1842)

Staffordshire Dogs, c. 1928 (oil on canvas)
657245 Staffordshire Dogs, c. 1928 (oil on canvas) by Carrington, Dora (1893-1932); 68.5x54.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Staffordshire Dogs. Dora Carrington (1893-1932). Oil on canvas

Oil lamp, c. 1st century AD (bronze)
702849 Oil lamp, c.1st century AD (bronze) by Roman; height: 12.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In the form of the head of an African, with ring handle and high fanning palmette thumbrest)

Bedroom in the Renaissance style (colour litho)
STC241499 Bedroom in the Renaissance style (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

The Damsel Elouise the Fair rescues Sir Launcelot, illustration from
STC335759 The Damsel Elouise the Fair rescues Sir Launcelot, illustration from The Story of Sir Launcelot and his Companions, 1907 (litho) by Pyle

Woman. Descending a Stairway, 1887, illustration from The Human Figure in Motion
498347 Woman. Descending a Stairway, 1887, illustration from The Human Figure in Motion by Eadweard Muybridge, edition published 1904 (b/w photo) by Muybridge

Portrait of Josephine, the artists second wife, c. 1900-03 (for pair see 83698)
PWI83695 Portrait of Josephine, the artists second wife, c.1900-03 (for pair see 83698) by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); 22x17 cm; Musee Picasso, Paris

Psyche Loses Sight of Love
PHD29345 Psyche Loses Sight of Love by Corbet, Matthew Ridley (1850-1902); Borough of Southwark, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Man Offering Money to a Young Woman, 1631 (oil on panel)
5863955 Man Offering Money to a Young Woman, 1631 (oil on panel) by Leyster, Judith (1600-60); 30.8x24.2 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague

Portrait of John Quincy Adams, c. 1840s (daguerreotype)
2622413 Portrait of John Quincy Adams, c.1840s (daguerreotype) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"From Ancient Times to Modern Markets: The Timeless Glow of the Oil Lamp" Step into the enchanting world of oil lamps, where history and culture intertwine with a warm and gentle glow. Dating back centuries, these humble yet captivating sources of light have played significant roles in various aspects of life around the globe. In William John Wainwright's masterpiece "Parable Of The Wise And Foolish Virgins, " an oil lamp takes center stage as a symbol of preparedness and wisdom. This timeless tale reminds us that even in our modern lives, being ready for what lies ahead is essential. Traveling to Marrakech's bustling Medina market, one can witness the vibrant display of oil lamps on sale. These intricate pieces not only illuminate homes but also serve as exquisite decorative items, reflecting Morocco's rich artistic heritage. The ancient Roman oil lamp adorned with a Circus Maximus scene transports us back to an era when such lamps were used to brighten grand spectacles. It speaks volumes about how light has always been intertwined with entertainment throughout history. During wartime in 1943, inside Kirdford Pub Interior, patrons sought solace amidst chaos by relying on the comforting glow emanating from trusty oil lamps. In times of darkness and uncertainty, they provided much-needed warmth and camaraderie. Joseph Edward Southall's painting "New Lamps for Old" captures the spirit of progress as society transitioned from traditional oil lamps to newer lighting technologies at the turn of the 20th century. Yet it serves as a reminder that some things are irreplaceable - like the nostalgic charm exuded by flickering flames within glass chimneys. In "The Wise Virgins Resting Whilst Awaiting The Arrival Of The Husband, " we witness women patiently waiting under soft lamplight for their beloveds' return. This poignant image reflects both anticipation and hope – emotions universally associated with illuminated pathways leading towards love and reunion. Beyond symbolism, oil lamps also hold spiritual significance.