Shaker Desk

c. 1953

Alfred H. Smith

Associated Names
Alfred H. Smith

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a wooden writing desk with a pull-out section and a box-like structure on top with sliding doors. The desk has a warm brown color with reddish tones, typical of wooden furniture. It is positioned with the front facing the viewer, showcasing tapered legs. A drawer with a small round knob is located under the tabletop. The background is a neutral light color, highlighting the desk's design and color.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.9 x 22.8 cm (11 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 50" high; 34" wide; 22 1/2" deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7879

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 741, no. 2675.

Wikidata ID

Q64534314

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