Writing table (bureau plat)
| Title | Writing table (bureau plat) |
|---|---|
| Artist | Jean-François Leleu |
| Date | ca. 1780 18th century |
| Medium | Oak, veneered with mahogany, sycamore and holly; gilt bronze, leather |
| Classification | Woodwork-Furniture |
| Holding institution | The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 1972 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Writing table (bureau plat)” is a work by Jean-François Leleu, dated ca. 1780. It is executed in oak, veneered with mahogany, sycamore and holly; gilt bronze, leather and classified as woodwork-furniture. 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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This work is attributed to Jean-François Leleu. Browse every catalogued public-domain plate by this maker.
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Dated to ca. 1780. Explore the wider set of works from the 18th century held in the archive.
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Made available through the The Metropolitan Museum of Art open-access programme, which explicitly places this work in the public domain.
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