Cabinet-top Desk

c. 1937

Rolland Livingstone

Associated Names
Rolland Livingstone

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a detailed furniture design. The image showcases orthographic projections of a tall, ornate cabinet with drawers and a decorative top. The left side of the image presents a side view of the cabinet, emphasizing its depth and the curved contours of its base and top. The right side offers a frontal view, detailing the symmetrical arrangement of drawers, the double-door cabinet above, and the intricately designed top. The drawing includes precise measurements for constructing the piece, indicative of scale and dimension, which are annotated along the sides and bottom. The overall style and execution suggest a formal and classic design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.4 x 22.2 cm (10 13/16 x 8 3/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 101"x42"x23"

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5403


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: R / Livingstone; (scale indications elsewhere)

Wikidata ID

Q64629481

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