This is a photograph of a table. The table is intricately designed with ornate carvings and detailing. It has a rectangular top bordered by a delicate railing. The legs are tall and slender, adorned with decorative elements, likely crafted from wood with gold-toned embellishments. The apron of the table includes elaborate motifs and patterns.
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Work and Writing Table

cabinetmaker Martin Carlin (French, c. 1730 - 1785)

c. 1770

Medium
veneered with sycamore, tulipwood, purplewood, ebony, boxwood, and various other woods; gilded bronze mounts
Classification
Decorative Art
Dimensions
overall: 73.8 x 79.6 x 46.1 cm (29 1/16 x 31 5/16 x 18 1/8 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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