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Office of:
Donald Deskey, (American, 1894–1989)  Search this
Draftsman:
Donald Deskey, (American, 1894–1989)  Search this
Medium:
Black ink and graphite on illustration board
Dimensions:
33.1 x 43.2 cm (13 1/16 x 17 in.)
Mat: 40.6 x 50.8 cm (16 x 20 in.)
Type:
interiors
Drawing
Object Name:
Drawing
Made in:
New York, NY, USA
Date:
ca. 1934
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Dining room or board room with partial view of room in background at center. Sideboard on left wall with rounded curves and straight back; cabinet door on each end, drawers (?) at center. Long oval table in lower right; rectangular shape at center of table. Five (visible) armchairs surrounding table. Armchairs upholstered on back, arms, and seat. Curved back becomes armrests, straight front legs, splayed backlegs. Area rug underneath table and chairs. Unadorned fireplace on right with rectangular mirror (?) above. Entrance to room in background has curtain pulled to right side, rounded wall on left side. Low, armless sofa in room in background.
Credit Line:
Gift of Donald Deskey
Accession Number:
1975-11-6
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection
Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design Department
Data Source:
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kq45e7a860c-0013-41d6-9254-9495e18fe2a3
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:chndm_1975-11-6