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Desk and Bookcase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a wooden piece of furniture. The furniture has a two-door cabinet on top with arched panels and molding along the top edge. The cabinet sits on top of a slanted desk with a hinged writing surface that appears to be made of wood. Under the desk are three drawers with metal pulls. The furniture stands on four small feet with a slight curve at the bottom. The background is plain and light colored. The title of the piece is "Desk and Bookcase".

Artwork Details

Date
1786
Medium
Walnut, maple, white pine, yellow pine
Culture
American
Dimensions
504 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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