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ANONYMOUS, ITALIAN, 16TH CENTURY (ITALIAN, ACTIVE CENTRAL ITALY, CA. 1550-1580). Design for a Bookcase with Writing Desk

Design for a Bookcase with Writing Desk. Artist: Anonymous, Italian, 16th century (Italian, active Central Italy, ca. 1550-1580). Dimensions: 8-3/4 x 12-1/2 in.  (22.2 x 31.8 cm). Date: ca. 1550-70.
This design combines a case for book storage with a writing desk and is therefore essentially a precursor to the secretary desk which would emerge in the 17th century. Since not many bookcases from before 1600 survive, this drawing is highly informative. Half of it has been filled with books and it shows how the different compartments were used for books of various sizes. The inscriptions below the desk mention 'casette a tirare' which indicates that the design also incorporated three drawers: an element that would not become common in furniture until the early 17th century.
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Design for a Bookcase with Writing Desk
Design for a Bookcase with Writing Desk. Artist: Anonymous, Italian, 16th century (Italian, active Central Italy, ca. 1550-1580). Dimensions: 8-3/4 x 12-1/2 in. (22.2 x 31.8 cm). Date: ca. 1550-70. This design combines a case for book storage with a writing desk and is therefore essentially a precursor to the secretary desk which would emerge in the 17th century. Since not many bookcases from before 1600 survive, this drawing is highly informative. Half of it has been filled with books and it shows how the different compartments were used for books of various sizes. The inscriptions below the desk mention 'casette a tirare' which indicates that the design also incorporated three drawers: an element that would not become common in furniture until the early 17th century.
Technik/Material:
Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, over leadpoint
Museum:
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
Bildnachweis:
Album / Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY
Freigaben (Releases):
Model: Nein - Eigentum: Nein
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Bildgröße:
4047 x 2837 px | 32.8 MB
Druckgröße:
34.3 x 24.0 cm | 13.5 x 9.5 in (300 dpi)