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Writing Desk, Lap

Mattie P. Goodman

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a wooden writing box or desk with a rich brown color. It features a divided surface for writing, compartments along the top for storage, and a drawer on the side. The color palette consists primarily of various shades of brown. The writing box is centered against a plain, light-colored background, with hinged sections creating a rectangular shape.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1941
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paper
Dimensions
3989 × 3432 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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