Design for a Small Hollow-topped Table 1800 - 1900
anonymous
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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table
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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sketchbook drawing
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watercolour illustration
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
This anonymous design for a small, hollow-topped table is a delicate drawing rendered in pencil, watercolor, and gouache. The design features a white table with intricate gold detailing, a green top, and cabriole legs, characteristic of the Neoclassical style popular in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The drawing is a testament to the enduring popularity of this design aesthetic, which emphasized symmetry, proportion, and the use of classical motifs in furniture design. The table's small size and elegant design would have made it a suitable piece for a variety of settings, from intimate drawing rooms to grand dining halls.
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