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An Architect's Table, by Thomas Germain Joseph Duvivier, oil, 1772

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Overview

An Architect's Table is a 1772 oil by Thomas Germain Joseph Duvivier, a Rococo painting work, held at Norton Simon Museum.

Who painted this?
Thomas Germain Joseph Duvivier
When & what style?
1772 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Norton Simon Museum

About this work

This painting shows a cluttered desk with various objects. There's a large, white column in the center, surrounded by books, papers, and drawing tools like compasses and quills. The desk is made of wood and has a white sheet of paper with black drawings on it. The room's background is a plain gray wall with a window or doorway on the left side. The overall atmosphere feels like a quiet, indoor space where someone might work or study. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Thomas Germain Joseph Duvivier.

About the artist

Artist

Thomas Germain Joseph Duvivier

Thomas Germain Joseph Duvivier (1735–1814) was an artist, born in Paris.

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