Roll-top Desk

1941

M. Rosenshield-von-Paulin

Associated Names
M. Rosenshield-von-Paulin

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a wooden roll-top desk with several drawers and compartments. The desk is predominantly a warm brown color, showcasing the natural wood grain. Positioned centrally, the desk has a roll-top cover that partially conceals the compartments and slots above the writing space, while the lower section consists of multiple small drawers. The desk is supported by four slender legs, giving it an elevated stance against the plain background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, color pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 49.9 x 40 cm (19 5/8 x 15 3/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 28 3/4"high; 35 5/8"wide; 22 7/8"deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5331

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: M. Rosenshield-von-Paulin

Wikidata ID

Q64594467

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