Secretary c. 1936

"Secretary" is a design drawing for a secretary desk created by American architect Bernard Gussow in 1936. The detailed watercolor rendering depicts a wooden secretary with a glass-fronted upper cabinet and three drawers below. The cabinet doors have diamond-shaped glass panes, a popular design element in the mid-20th century. Gussow's design incorporates classical elements, such as the cabriole legs and fluted pilasters, with a more modern, streamlined aesthetic. The drawing is a testament to the architect's keen eye for detail and his ability to blend traditional and contemporary design influences.