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Block-front Secretary (walnut)

John Hall

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large wooden bureau with a chest of drawers at the bottom and a cabinet with glass doors on top. The wood is a rich brown color. The bureau is positioned centrally in the image, with the drawers at the lower half and the glass cabinets above them. The upper part of the bureau includes decorative elements like a finial and intricate wood details, while the sides and interior areas contain smaller compartments and panels.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, graphite and heightening on paperboard
Dimensions
2994 × 5354 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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