Lectern (Reading Stand)

c. 1936

David P Willoughby

Associated Names
David P Willoughby

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts multiple wooden objects on a light beige background. Two standalone wooden stands are the largest items, with one having a flat top and the other an angled top. To the left are a small rectangular box, an ornate wooden backrest shape, and a cross-like shape. To the right is a small arching component resembling a shrine alcove. Below these objects are centrally placed stands, each with a sturdy base. The arrangement is symmetrical and evenly spaced across the canvas.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 24.7 cm (14 x 9 3/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Scale 1 1/2" =1'

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6629

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: David P. Willoughby

Wikidata ID

Q64540839

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