Who created "Card table"?

Card table was created by Charles-Honoré Lannuier in 1805–12.

When was "Card table" created?

This artwork was created 1805–12.

Is "Card table" in the public domain?

Yes, Card table is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Card table

Q: What medium is "Card table"?

Card table is Mahogany, mahogany veneer, gilded brass with white pine, mahogany.

Charles-Honoré Lannuier

1805–12

Medium

Mahogany, mahogany veneer, gilded brass with white pine, mahogany

Dimensions

30 x 35 1/4 x 17 1/2 in. (76.2 x 89.5 x 44.5 cm)

Classification

Card table

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1946

Accession Number

46.24

Art Historical Context

This elegant card table, crafted by French-born cabinetmaker Charles-Honor Lannuier between 1805 and 1812, exemplifies the refined Neoclassical furniture produced in early 19th-century America. Lannuier, who emigrated from Paris to Baltimore around 1797, brought sophisticated European techniques to the young republic, blending them with local tastes. Measuring 30 x 35¼ x 17½ inches, this foldable table was designed for genteel social gatherings, where games like whist or loo were popular among the elite. Constructed from rich mahogany with matching veneer, white pine secondary wood, and ornat...

Card table

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