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Bride's Bureau

Kurt Melzer

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a wooden dresser with a mirror. The drawing includes multiple views and perspectives of a wooden dresser featuring a mirror with decorative elements at the top. The central part of the image shows the front elevation of the dresser, with three visible drawers and intricate designs flanking a mirror. Each drawer has a knob for opening. The side elevation to the right illustrates the profile of the dresser, emphasizing its depth and the ornamental foot design. Below, a top view presents the layout from an overhead angle, highlighting the symmetry and structure. Text labels such as "FRONT ELEVATION," "SIDE ELEVATION," and "TOP VIEW" accompany each perspective for clarity. A signature at the bottom right corner of the drawing indicates the designer or architect.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil and some heightening onpaper
Dimensions
3369 × 4292 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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