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Written by: Hande GüneşResearcher · Old Master Paintings
African, Oceanic & Americas Art · Catalogue no. 180979
John TownsendTable
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byArt Institute of Chicago
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| Artist / Maker | John Townsend |
|---|---|
| Date | 1750–90 |
| Culture / Origin | Newport |
| Medium | Mahogany, beech and maple |
| Dimensions | Open: 76.2 × 139.7 × 140.7 cm (30 × 55 × 55 7/16 in.); Closed: 76.2 × 45.7 × 140.7 cm (30 × 18 × 55 7/16 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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