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Writing Desk

c. 1940

Joe Brennan and Jesus Pena

Associated Names

Joe Brennan

Artist, American, 1895 - 1971

Jesus Pena

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features a wooden secretary desk with a slanted front writing surface and a cabinet with double doors above. The color palette consists of light brown and beige tones highlighting the natural wood grains. The desk is positioned in the center of the frame with four legs supporting it, including two curved front legs.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 44.1 x 35.4 cm (17 3/8 x 13 15/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 5'high; 2'11"deep; 4'6"long
Accession Number

1943.8.5908

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64581835

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