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Reading, Writing, and Roentgen

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Carolyn Sargentson, independent art historian and Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the Victoria and Albert Museum, outlines how changing social practices altered the designs and styles of furniture, both for the nobility and the lower classes.

Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Extravagant Inventions: The Princely Furniture of the Roentgens on view October 30, 2012–January 27, 2013.

The exhibition and catalogue are made possible by the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation.

David Roentgen: Long-Case Clock

David Roentgen: Long-Case Clock
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The Roentgens' Berlin Secretary Cabinet

The Roentgens' Berlin Secretary Cabinet
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Rolltop Desk by David Roentgen: Demonstration

Rolltop Desk by David Roentgen: Demonstration
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Rolltop Desk by David Roentgen: Animation

Rolltop Desk by David Roentgen: Animation
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Andrea Briosco, called Riccio  (Italian, Trent 1470–1532 Padua)

Date:
ca. 1510–20
Culture:
Italian (Padua)
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
H. 9-1/2 in. (24.1 cm)
Classification:
Sculpture
Credit Line:
Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1964
Accession Number:
64.101.1416

This artwork is currently on display in Gallery 536

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