Bishop Hill: Desk 1936

"Bishop Hill: Desk" is a 1936 watercolor by Alfred Koehn, an American artist known for his depictions of midwestern life. The piece depicts a detailed design for a wooden desk, complete with a drop-down writing surface, storage drawers, and a top shelf. Koehn, who documented the history and architecture of the Bishop Hill colony in Illinois, likely designed this desk as a functional piece for the community, reflecting his interest in the historical crafts and furniture of the region.