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Writing Desk

1935/1942

Robert Birrell

Associated Names

Robert Birrell

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a wooden chest of drawers with a slanted writing surface and four horizontal drawers, each adorned with ornate metal handles. The color palette consists of various shades of light brown and beige, with hints of darker brown detailing and aged brass on the handles. The chest is centrally positioned against a plain, neutral background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

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

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.8 x 23.3 cm (12 1/8 x 9 3/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: none given
Accession Number

1943.8.4972

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper left verso: WRITING DESK / ROBERT BIRRELL

Wikidata ID

Q64628835

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