Table lamp, ca. 1901/02

DesignMetallmontierung Franz Pankok, Münster 1874–1921 Barmen

ExecutionGlasfabrik Johann Lötz Witwe, 1836–1947

Yellow glass, clear overlay, applied threads and silver yellow, mould-blown, iridized; mounts: pewter, cast, soldered, engraved, 8 moonstones

(H x Ø)58,1 x 17,8 cm

Place of originMlýny

Status

on display, room G09

About the workThe electrification of cities started to occur around 1900. Compared to gas lighting, electric light was far less dangerous. However, the uniform lifelessness of this light source was perceived as a disadvantage. New types of lighting fixtures had to be invented – a task to which a number of artists devoted themselves. This lamp from the small Bohemian glassworks Joh. Lötz Witwe, which was highly successful during this period, has the practical purpose of creating a particular ambience and is simultaneously a light sculpture.

AccessionPermanent loan of the Friends of the Kunstpalast

Inventory numberLP 1992-11

Contact

sammlung@kunstpalast.de

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