Bookcase
| Title | Bookcase |
|---|---|
| Artist | Charles Cressent (French, 1685–1768) |
| Date | c. 1720 18th century |
| Medium | Kingwood and rosewood veneers, gilt metal mounts |
| Classification | Furniture and woodwork |
| Origin | France France |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Bookcase, c. 1720. Attributed to Charles Cressent (French, 1685–1768). Kingwood and rosewood veneers, gilt metal mounts; overall: 247.6 x 132.1 x 57.2 cm (97 1/2 x 52 x 22 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, John L. Severance Fund, 1958.129.2 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“Bookcase” is a work by Charles Cressent (French, 1685–1768), dated c. 1720. It is executed in kingwood and rosewood veneers, gilt metal mounts and classified as furniture and woodwork. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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