Writing Desk
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Writing Desk

TitleWriting Desk
ArtistJacques Dubois (born France, 1694–1763) Paris
Datec. 1745–49 18th century
MediumOak, pine, mahogany, kingwood, gesso, paint, gilding, varnish, gilded bronze, leather, pewter, and iron
Classificationdesk
OriginFrance France
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit linePurchased with funds provided by Elizabeth R. Vaughan and Mrs. Henry C. Wood; gift of Mrs. Potter Palmer; Robert Allerton, Robert Allerton Surplus, Mary L. Stevenson, Wirt D. Walker, Decorative Arts Purchase, and other funds
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Writing Desk” is a work by Jacques Dubois (born France, 1694–1763) Paris, dated c. 1745–49. It is executed in oak, pine, mahogany, kingwood, gesso, paint, gilding, varnish, gilded bronze, leather, pewter, and iron and classified as desk. 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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