Collection Highlights
The Rapalje Children
1768
1946.201
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Desk and bookcase
Object name
Desk and bookcase
Date
1820-1830
Medium
Mahogany, pine
Dimensions
Overall: 87 x 52 1/2 x 23 1/2 in. ( 221 x 133.4 x 59.7 cm )
Description
Mahogany Empire desk and bookcase; upper portion with removable, flat-topped pediment overhanging front and sides; cornice molding below; two glazed doors with mullions forming a pointed arch with two circles below and two half circles at bottom; long drawer flanked by two short drawers below glass doors; lower section has folded, hinged writing surface above long drawer flanked by smaller drawers; kneehole flanked by tall cupboards raised on acanthus carved legs with lion feet.
Credit Line
Bequest of Mrs. Katherine Rutgers Lane
Object Number
1927.100
Gallery Label
According to the accession records, this piece was originally owned by Colonel Henry Rutgers (1745-1830).
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
