Writing table c. 1780 - 1785
davidroentgen
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round frame
staged studio photograpy
circular oval feature
yellowing background
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This writing table, crafted by renowned cabinetmaker David Roentgen around 1780-1785, exemplifies the refined elegance of 18th-century French furniture. The table's oval top, inlaid with a delicate marquetry scene, showcases Roentgen's mastery of intricate craftsmanship. The slender legs, adorned with brass accents, contribute to the table's airy grace, while the single drawer provides practical functionality. This piece, a testament to Roentgen's innovative techniques and artistic vision, remains a coveted example of Neoclassical furniture design.
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Roentgen was renowned for his marquetry, which is composed, like a jigsaw puzzle, of tiny pieces of different wood, without engraved details. He called this technique à la mosaïque. On this tabletop the Greek hero Aeneas is shown fleeing the burning city of Troy carrying his father Anchises on his back. This story is recounted by the Roman poet Virgil in the Aeneid, an epic poem about Aeneas’ heroic deeds.
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