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Table (Knee Hole)

Filippo Porreca

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an ornate wooden cabinet. It features elaborate decorative elements, wood grain texture, and intricate hardware. The cabinet is sizable, resting on four curved legs with scroll details at the feet. The front displays a symmetrical arrangement, with a central panel door decorated with carved motifs resembling seashells. Flanking the door are sets of drawers with brass-like handles. Each drawer is detailed with lines emphasizing the cabinet's façade.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3358 × 4409 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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