Desk

c. 1937

Charles Squires

Associated Names
Charles Squires

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a wooden writing desk with a slanted lid and several drawers below. The color palette includes warm brown and reddish tones for the wood, with hints of gold from the ornate drawer handles and detailing. The desk has small round feet and is positioned centrally within the image, facing slightly to the right, allowing a view of the side and the front of the piece.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.2 x 22.6 cm (11 7/8 x 8 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 40"high; 30"long; 18 1/2"wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4957

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: CHAS. SQUIRES

Wikidata ID

Q64539565

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