Writing Table with Mechanical Fittings (table mécanique or schreibtisch)

Q: When was "Writing Table with Mechanical Fittings (table mécanique or schreibtisch)" created?

This artwork was created partly c. 1779, partly 19th century.

Q: Is "Writing Table with Mechanical Fittings (table mécanique or schreibtisch)" in the public domain?

Yes, Writing Table with Mechanical Fittings (table mécanique or schreibtisch) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

In part by David Roentgen and/or his workshop; in part by an unknown craftsmen, probably French or German 19th Century

partly c. 1779, partly 19th century

Writing Table with Mechanical Fittings (table mécanique or schreibtisch) by In part by David Roentgen and/or his workshop; in part by an unknown craftsmen, probably French or German 19th Century

Medium

oak carcass; pictorial marquetry principally of sycamore, rosewood, applewood with some traces of coloring, and boxwood; table veneered principally with tulipwood, amboyna, ebony, and boxwood; interior fittings of Cuban mahogany; gilded bronze and brass mounts; steel mechanical fitments

Dimensions

overall: 76.7 x 143 x 75.5 cm (30 3/16 x 56 5/16 x 29 3/4 in.)

Classification

Decorative Art

Department

CSD

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Widener Collection

Accession Number

1942.9.416

Rights

Public Domain

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Writing Table with Mechanical Fittings (table mécanique or schreibtisch)

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