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Melodeon Converted into Desk

c. 1937

Magnus S. Fossum

Associated Names

Magnus S. Fossum

Artist, American, 1888 - 1980

The image shows a wooden writing desk with four legs and multiple drawers, crafted from polished brown wood with various grain patterns. The desk is centered on the page and facing forward towards the viewer, with shadows underneath.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and some heightening on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 25.8 x 36 cm (10 3/16 x 14 3/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 36"high; 29"wide; 56"long
Accession Number

1943.8.4954

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64594626

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