Secretary

Martin Carlin, ca. 1781–85

Artist

Martin Carlin (French, near Freiburg im Breisgau ca. 1730–1785 Paris)

Date

ca. 1781–85

Medium

Oak veneered with tulipwood, amaranth, holly, ebonized holly, and other marquetry wood; brass; green-colored metal; gilt-bronze mounts; marble top. Soft paste porcelain plaques from the Sèvres Manufactory.

Size

H. 120.3 cm, W. 80 cm, D. 45.7 cm

Type

Woodwork-Furniture

Museum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Licence

Public domain: free to use, no permission needed