Who created "Rolltop desk"?

Rolltop desk was created by David Roentgen in ca. 1785–86.

When was "Rolltop desk" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1785–86.

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

Rolltop desk is Oak, veneered with pau amarello (yellowheart) and mahogany; gilt bronze and copper.

ca. 1785–86

Medium

Oak, veneered with pau amarello (yellowheart) and mahogany; gilt bronze and copper

Dimensions

confirmed: 45 × 40 3/4 × 27 5/16 in. (114.3 × 103.5 × 69.4 cm)

Classification

Woodwork-Furniture

Culture

German, Neuwied am Rhein

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of the Estate of Ruth S. Stanton, in honor of Oliver Stanton, 2018

Accession Number

2018.288.1

About the Artist

David Roentgen · 1743–1807

German, Herrnhaag 1743–1807 Wiesbaden, master 1780