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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
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