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Dressing table

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a wooden dresser table by artist Duncan Phyfe. The table has a rectangular top, slightly wider than it is long. The tabletop has a flat surface with straight edges. The tabletop is dark brown with a reddish tint. The tabletop is made of wood. There are three drawers, one in the center and one on either side. The center drawer is slightly wider than the side drawers. Each drawer has a small keyhole at the top. The drawers have brass knobs with a spiral design. The drawers have a lighter brown wood inlay on the front with a floral pattern. The table legs are long and tapered, with a slight curve outward. The table legs are made of the same dark brown wood as the tabletop. The background is a plain gray color, with a slight shadow underneath the table.

Artwork Details

Date
1800–1810
Medium
Mahogany, birch veneer, basswood with white pine
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 520 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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