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Written by: Seda BozkurtResearcher · Old Master Paintings
African, Oceanic & Americas Art · Catalogue no. 125092
John TownsendBureau Table
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byArt Institute of Chicago
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| Artist / Maker | John Townsend |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1770 |
| Culture / Origin | Newport |
| Medium | Mahogany, chestnut, and tulip poplar |
| Dimensions | 86.6 × 93.4 × 58 cm (34 1/8 × 36 3/4 × 20 in.) |
| Department | Arts of the Americas |
| Type | Furniture |
About the Artist
John Townsend (American, 1732–1809) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Art Institute of Chicago, CC0 / Public Domain.
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