Writing or Sewing Table

c. 1936

Frank Wenger

Associated Names
Frank Wenger

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a wooden table with cabriole legs. The table has a rectangular top with rounded edges and an additional lower shelf, with small wheels attached to the feet. In the upper right corner, there is a duplicate depiction of the same table with its lid open, revealing an inner compartment. The color palette primarily consists of various shades of brown, suggesting a wood finish, with metal fixtures in muted gold hues on the drawer. The table is centrally positioned, with the open version shown slightly above and to the right, creating a sense of depth and dimension within the illustration.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 30.3 x 24.3 cm (11 15/16 x 9 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 30"high; 22"long; 15"wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5729


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64570405

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