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Desk

Charles Squires

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a wooden writing desk with a slanted lid and several drawers below. The color palette includes warm brown and reddish tones for the wood, with hints of gold from the ornate drawer handles and detailing. The desk has small round feet and is positioned centrally within the image, facing slightly to the right, allowing a view of the side and the front of the piece.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paperboard
Dimensions
3356 × 4453 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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