Desk

c. 1938

Francis Borelli

Associated Names
Francis Borelli

Artist, American, 1903 - 1961

The image depicts a tall, wooden cabinet with a boxy upper section and a single drawer below, supported by four slender, elongated legs. The cabinet features a combination of darker wood tones with lighter, intricate patterns on the front of the box. The color palette includes various shades of brown and beige, highlighting the natural wood grain. Positioned centrally, the cabinet dominates the composition with its elongated legs extending downward. The neutral background contrasts with the warm hues of the cabinet, allowing it to stand out.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.6 x 35.5 cm (17 15/16 x 14 in.)
    Original IAD Object: none given

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4947


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: F.BORELLI

Wikidata ID

Q64562467

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