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Painting table

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a painting table, created by artist Willem Dudok. The table is rectangular and made of wood with a light brown color. The tabletop is flat and smooth with a slightly raised edge. There are two sets of two legs on either side, and between each set, there are two horizontal bars that connect them, forming an "H" shape. The legs are straight and tapered, ending in flat feet. The background is a plain white surface with a subtle shadow cast by the table. The overall style of the table suggests traditional Chinese or Asian-inspired design.

Artwork details

Date:
late 16th–early 17th century
Medium:
Wood (huanghuali, Dalbergia odorifera)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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