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This is a drawing of a table design. The drawing includes three views of a table: a side elevation, a front elevation, and a plan view. The side elevation displays ornate, scalloped detailing on the edges and intricately carved legs. The front elevation focuses on the detailed scalloped apron beneath the tabletop and the carved design of the legs. The plan view shows dimensions and the outline of the table top. This technical drawing likely serves as a blueprint for constructing a detailed and decorative piece of furniture.
National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design
Bench
Elizabeth Curtis
- Date
- c. 1953
- Medium
- graphite on paper
- Dimensions
- overall: 22 x 28 cm (8 11/16 x 11 in.)
- Classification
- Index of American Design · Drawing
- Accession number
- 1943.8.7874
- Credit line
- Index of American Design
- Time span
- 1951 to 1975
- Department
- CG-W
Subjects and terms
- American
NGA object ID 20072. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.