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Press Cupboard

c. 1936

Francis Borelli

Associated Names

Francis Borelli

Artist, American, 1903 - 1961

The image shows a wooden cabinet with intricate carvings and decorative panels. The color palette is black and white, suggesting a line drawing without color. The cabinet design has three main sections: a top section with geometrical patterns and floral motifs, supported by two columns; and two rectangular compartments below with arches and circular floral carvings.

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Artwork overview

Medium

pen and ink and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 20.5 x 26.9 cm (8 1/16 x 10 9/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 55 1/2"high; 55"long; 23"wide
Accession Number

1943.8.4922

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: SCALE 1/8" to INCH

Wikidata ID

Q64562464

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