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Pier Table

John Dieterich

National Gallery of Art

This is a technical illustration of a decorative piece from a pier table. The design consists of symmetrical floral carvings and geometric shapes, possibly indicative of colonial or traditional American styles from Philadelphia. The drawing includes annotations like "Plate #2" and "Actual Size: Carving Stands Out 1/8", providing details on the design and its application in furniture making.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
4602 × 3354 px
Public Domain
Yes
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