The Writing Desk

Childe Hassam

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman from the back sitting at a desk in a full profile view from the waist up. She is slightly leaning forward with her arms resting on the desk. Her hair is styled in a neat bun. She is wearing a long-sleeved dress or blouse. The background features a window with lush foliage, potted plants, and vases on the window sill. A wooden chair is below her, and the desk is cluttered with papers and writing tools. More indoor plants are visible in the background.