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Block Front Desk with Cabinet Top

Jack Bochner

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a detailed schematic and design for a block front desk with a cabinet top. The drawing includes a frontal view of the desk, showcasing its detailed elements such as drawers and decorative patterns. The schematic is divided into several sections, each annotated and labeled, illustrating different parts and decorations such as brass handles and cabinet door outlines. On the right, additional elements are shown with labeled sections indicating different parts like brass on the center block front and decoration outlines. The drawing depicts a classic and detailed approach to furniture design with precise measurements and annotations, highlighting the aesthetic and functional components of the desk and cabinet.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
4991 × 3387 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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