Cabinet-top Desk

c. 1937

Rolland Livingstone

Associated Names
Rolland Livingstone

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a detailed cabinet design. The image portrays a tall, ornate cabinet with one door open to reveal the interior shelving. The cabinet has a decorative curved top with a sculptural figure or ornament at the apex. Inside, the shelves are organized into sections with some vertical divisions. The lower part of the cabinet includes smaller drawers and compartments, one of which is pulled out, with ornate handles. The design is intricate, emphasizing the craftsmanship and artistic elements of the furniture piece with precise lines and attention to detail.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 25.9 x 19.6 cm (10 3/16 x 7 11/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 101"x42"x23"

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5402


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper left verso in graphite: Livingstone / Met. Mus.

Wikidata ID

Q64629478

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