Writing or Sewing Table

Frank Wenger

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a wooden table with cabriole legs. The table has a rectangular top with rounded edges and an additional lower shelf, with small wheels attached to the feet. In the upper right corner, there is a duplicate depiction of the same table with its lid open, revealing an inner compartment. The color palette primarily consists of various shades of brown, suggesting a wood finish, with metal fixtures in muted gold hues on the drawer. The table is centrally positioned, with the open version shown slightly above and to the right, creating a sense of depth and dimension within the illustration.