This is a photograph of an ornate wooden table. The table is crafted with an intricate design featuring elaborate gilded accents and carvings. It stands on four legs, each adorned with detailed brass or gilded appliqués depicting human figures and decorative elements. The tabletop appears to be made of a rich wood, possibly with inlaid patterns, bordered by a gilded trim. The craftsmanship suggests a classical or baroque influence with a strong emphasis on luxury and detail. The table is set against a plain background, emphasizing its decorative features.

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Writing Table (bureau plat)

cabinetmaker Charles Cressent (French, 1685 - 1768)

c. 1740/1745

Medium: veneered on oak and pine with kingwood, tulipwood, purplewood, boxwood, and ebony; gilded bronze mounts
Classification: Decorative Art
Dimensions: overall: 83.8 x 194.2 x 89.8 cm (33 x 76 7/16 x 35 3/8 in.)
Culture: French
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CSD
Credit line: Widener Collection
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Teens profiles and older: its museum says too little about what it shows to place it for younger viewers. How works are placed

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