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Library Table

Alexander Jackson Davis

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Library Table by Alexander Jackson Davis is a rectangular wooden table with a flat top covered in dark leather or a similar material. The table has a medium brown color with light-colored wood trim around the edges and on the drawers. There are two long drawers, one on each side of the front, with oval-shaped panels and small round knobs. The legs are thick and cylindrical with carved rings around them and square bases. The legs are attached to the table with ornate carvings that resemble leaves or flowers. The background is plain white with a shadow cast by the table.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1855
Medium
Oak, walnut, cherry, poplar
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 476 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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