Writing Desk, Lap

c. 1941

Mattie P. Goodman

Associated Names
Mattie P. Goodman

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a wooden writing box or desk with a rich brown color. It features a divided surface for writing, compartments along the top for storage, and a drawer on the side. The color palette consists primarily of various shades of brown. The writing box is centered against a plain, light-colored background, with hinged sections creating a rectangular shape.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 28.7 x 36.9 cm (11 5/16 x 14 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 20 x 12 x 9 inches

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5204

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: M. Goodman

Wikidata ID

Q64608541

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