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Desk

1935/1942

Aaron Dermansky

Associated Names

Aaron Dermansky

Artist, American, born Poland, c. 1876 - 1943

This is a painting of a wooden desk and cabinet design. The lower section shows a detailed drawing of a wooden bureau with drawers and brass handles. The upper section depicts an upper cabinet with multiple small drawers. The painting combines technical architectural draft elements with traditional art nouveau style.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 24.2 x 21.5 cm (9 1/2 x 8 7/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: none given
Accession Number

1943.8.4978

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center verso in graphite: Dermansky

Wikidata ID

Q64533133

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