Desk Box

c. 1937

Joseph Rothenberg

Associated Names
Joseph Rothenberg

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a technical schematic. It features various geometric shapes and measurements. The drawing includes a large rectangular shape on the left with dimensions marked as "1' 1 1/4", "13 3/4", and "16 3/8". Another smaller rectangular shape is on the bottom right labeled "2' 0 1/2", "10 1/4", with an 'L' shape nearby. Measurements and notes in pencil are present throughout the drawing, alongside a red annotation on the right side. The drawing demonstrates a minimalistic and precise approach typical of engineering or architectural schematics.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 22.9 x 29.1 cm (9 x 11 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 9 1/2"x29 1/2"x16"

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5200


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 272, pl. 932.

Inscriptions

(scale indications)

Wikidata ID

Q64591336

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