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This is a drawing of a desk. The image features technical drawings showing front and side views of a desk with ornately carved legs and decorative drawer handles. Dimensions are noted, with measurements marked with lines. The document has a stained or aged appearance, with some areas showing discoloration. Handwritten annotations in various colors include names and dates, indicating revisions or storage details. The words "Desk American 1971 Marion Darmontsky" are visible on the right. The drawing appears to serve as an architectural or design document for constructing the desk.
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This is a drawing of a desk. The image features technical drawings showing front and side views of a desk with ornately carved legs and decorative drawer handles. Dimensions are noted, with measurements marked with lines. The document has a stained or aged appearance, with some areas showing discoloration. Handwritten annotations in various colors include names and dates, indicating revisions or storage details. The words "Desk American 1971 Marion Darmontsky" are visible on the right. The drawing appears to serve as an architectural or design document for constructing the desk.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

American Desk

Aaron Dermansky

Date
c. 1953
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 23 x 29.7 cm (9 1/16 x 11 11/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.7885
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1951 to 1975
Department
CG-W
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Subjects and terms

  • American

NGA object ID 20083. 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.