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Scrutoir or Butler's Desk, c. 1936. Creator: Fred Weiss
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Scrutoir or Butler's Desk, c. 1936. Creator: Fred Weiss
Scrutoir or Butler's Desk, c. 1936
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Desk Details Fred Weiss Front View Light Brown Plain Scrutoire Simple Visual Weiss Fred Writing Desk
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This stunning watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paper rendering by American artist Fred Weiss showcases a Scrutoir or Butler's Desk from the 1930s. The Scrutoir, a type of writing desk, was a functional piece of furniture commonly used by butlers and other household staff to manage the household's correspondence and records. This particular design, created in the late 1930s, exudes a sense of simplicity and elegance with its light brown, plain wooden construction. The front view of the desk reveals a series of small drawers and compartments, each meticulously detailed in the artist's rendering. The top surface of the desk is uncluttered, save for a single, open drawer, inviting the viewer to imagine the important documents and correspondence that may have once resided there. The desk's profile view showcases its slender, streamlined design, which was both practical and aesthetically pleasing. This Scrutoir, a period item from the 1930s and 1940s, is a testament to the rich heritage of American decorative arts. It is a reminder of a bygone era when household staff played an essential role in managing the daily operations of a home. The use of watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paper adds an extra layer of visual depth and texture to the piece, making it a must-have for any art gallery or art centre specializing in 20th-century American art.
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