Oil Lamp Collection (page 5)

Rare Pebble table lamp, c. 1906 (leaded glass, stone, bronze & blown glass)
3085206 Rare Pebble table lamp, c.1906 (leaded glass, stone, bronze & blown glass) by Tiffany & Company; 41.9x36.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: the shade tag stamped TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK)

Friends, 1900-7 (oil on canvas)
3545970 Friends, 1900-7 (oil on canvas) by Pauli, Hanna (nee Hirsch) (1864-1940); 204x260 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info)

The Liberation of St Peter, 1862-3 (stained glass)
3474766 The Liberation of St Peter, 1862-3 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); St Michael, Lyndhurst, UK; (add.info.: Manufactured by Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co)

Mineral oils (chromolitho)
972124 Mineral oils (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mineral oils. Educational card.); © Look and Learn

Lamp with figure playing the lyre (terracotta)
614973 Lamp with figure playing the lyre (terracotta) by Roman; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Siena, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Lucerna con figura che suona la lira)

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

Under the Lamp; Sous la lampe, 1925 (oil on canvas)
1768125 Under the Lamp; Sous la lampe, 1925 (oil on canvas) by Gris, Juan (1887-1927); 37.8x45.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Under the Lamp; Sous la lampe. Juan Gris (1887-1927)

When the Children have Gone to Bed, from A Home series, c. 1895 (w / c on paper)
3086695 When the Children have Gone to Bed, from A Home series, c.1895 (w/c on paper) by Larsson, Carl (1853-1919); 32x43 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

Sunlight in the Dining-room, 1889 (oil on canvas)
3588437 Sunlight in the Dining-room, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Johansen, Viggo (1851-1935); 63x58 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Danish, out of copyright

Lamp and Stand, 400s (bronze)
499777 Lamp and Stand, 400s (bronze) by Byzantine, (5th century); 34.8x13.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Bronze oil lamps were made either with stands, like the nearby example)

Roman writing materials 44 BC to AD 400
BAL15443 Roman writing materials 44 BC to AD 400 by Roman; Verulamium Museum, St.Albans, Hertfordshire, UK; (add.info.: Roman writing equipment including a metal stylus)

Samson and Delilah (w / c)
PWI82610 Samson and Delilah (w/c) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); Musee Gustave Moreau, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

A Family Concert, c. 1840 (colour litho)
CHT171884 A Family Concert, c.1840 (colour litho) by Lami, Eugene-Louis (1800-90) (after); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Figures by a Stall at Night, 1819 (pencil & w / c)
BON64022 Figures by a Stall at Night, 1819 (pencil & w/c) by Gatta, Saviero Xavier della (fl.1777-1820); Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; Italian, out of copyright

Oil Lamp (ceramic)
1220334 Oil Lamp (ceramic) by Byzantine; Photo eZev Radovan; out of copyright

Vigilance and Loves Oblivion (oil on canvas)
1216872 Vigilance and Loves Oblivion (oil on canvas) by Garzi, Luigi (1638-1721) (circle of); 139x147 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Lamp, c. 1937. Creator: Giacinto Capelli
Lamp, c. 1937

Lamp, c. 1938. Creator: Rex F Bush
Lamp, c. 1938

Miners Oil Lamp, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Rose Campbell-Gerke
Miners Oil Lamp, 1935/1942

Whale Oil Lamp, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Whale Oil Lamp, 1935/1942

Glass oil lamp from the home of Robert Smalls, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Born enslaved, Robert Smalls (1839-1915) was an African-American politician, publisher, businessman, maritime pilot. This oil lamp has been converted from oil to electric

Detail of the Marriage of the Daughter of the Vine, c. 1890. Creator: Elihu Vedder
Detail of the Marriage of the Daughter of the Vine, c. 1890

Glass Oil Lamp, 1940. Creator: Carl Buergerniss
Glass Oil Lamp, 1940

Oil Lamp
Mike Darzi

Old Wisdom
Sayyed Nayyer Reza

look who's here
Lus Joosten

Mrs Dorothy Lambert 42 has never had a holiday and she has been married 24 years. She is seen here darning aher husbands socks with her daughter Shelia in the background at Maidens Cottage Pheshey nr

Miravan Opening the Tomb of His Ancestors, 1772. Creator: Valentine Green
Miravan Opening the Tomb of His Ancestors, 1772

A Bust Figure of a Foolish Virgin Holding Her Inverted Lamp. Creator: Urs Graf
A Bust Figure of a Foolish Virgin Holding Her Inverted Lamp

Homage (Huldigung), 1878 / 1880. Creator: Max Klinger
Homage (Huldigung), 1878/1880

Allegory on the Death of the Dauphin, 1767. Creator: Gilles Demarteau
Allegory on the Death of the Dauphin, 1767

Stone Oil Lamp, Iran, 9th century. Creator: Unknown
Stone Oil Lamp, Iran, 9th century

Oil Lamp, Iran, 9th century. Creator: Unknown
Oil Lamp, Iran, 9th century

Portrait of a Young Woman as a Wise Virgin, c. 1510. Creator: Sebastiano del Piombo
Portrait of a Young Woman as a Wise Virgin, c. 1510

Hide and Seek, c. 1877. Creator: James Tissot
Hide and Seek, c. 1877

The Lamp, 1890-1891. Creator: Mary Cassatt
The Lamp, 1890-1891

Christ Appearing To The Disciples At Emmaus, 1797. Creator: Philip James de Loutherbourg
Christ Appearing To The Disciples At Emmaus, 1797

Proserpine, 1882. Creator: Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Proserpine, 1882

Hudibras beats Sidrophel and his man Whacum (Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, Plate 8), February 1725-26

The New Metamorphosis, Plate 6: The Story of Cupid and Psyche, 1724

The Fourth Wise Virgin, from the series The Wise and Foolish Virgins, ca. 1435-1491

The Third Wise Virgin, ca. 1435-1491. Creator: Martin Schongauer
The Third Wise Virgin, ca. 1435-1491

The Wise Virgins before Christ, ca. 1635. Creator: Abraham Bosse
The Wise Virgins before Christ, ca. 1635

The Wise Virgins Refuse Oil to the Foolish Virgins, ca. 1635. Creator: Abraham Bosse
The Wise Virgins Refuse Oil to the Foolish Virgins, ca. 1635

The Wise and Foolish Virgins, in the Royal Academy Exhibition, painted by Lauder, 1844. Scene from the biblical parable, after a painting by James Eckford Lauder

Yet she must die: plate 11 from Othello (Act 5, Scene 2), etched 1844, reprinted 1900

Saint Nicholas of Bari and the Three Poor Girls, 1587. Creator: Cristofano Cartaro
Saint Nicholas of Bari and the Three Poor Girls, 1587. Formerly attributed to Cornelis Cort

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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.