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Gate-legged Table

B. Holst-Grubbe

National Gallery of Art

This is a technical blueprint of a piece of furniture. The drawing shows a top view of an oval-shaped object with two drawers in the center. Various measurements are included, with dimensions noted in both black and red ink. The elliptical shape of the design is delineated by a bold line, while internal features such as the drawers are outlined with dashed lines. The main dimensions of 54" in width and 23" and 19" in length are clearly marked, providing detailed measurements for construction. The layout indicates an organized, methodical approach to design, with an emphasis on proportional accuracy and spatial organization.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
pen and ink and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4212 × 3298 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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