drawing, paper, pencil
drawing
aged paper
toned paper
sketched
sketch book
paper
personal sketchbook
idea generation sketch
sketchwork
geometric
pencil
sketchbook drawing
storyboard and sketchbook work
sketchbook art
modernism
Dimensions: overall: 21.9 x 26.8 cm (8 5/8 x 10 9/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 29 1/4"high; 16"wide; 22"long
Copyright: National Gallery of Art: CC0 1.0
This technical drawing of a sewing and work table was created by an anonymous artist. The drawing offers us a glimpse into the domestic sphere, hinting at the gendered division of labor and the role of women in the household. Sewing tables were not merely functional objects; they often symbolized a woman's domain and her engagement with domestic crafts, and were indicative of the family's class. In a society where women's contributions were often undervalued or confined to the private sphere, the sewing table becomes a site of creativity, skill, and quiet labor. It reminds us of the untold stories and unseen work that shaped the fabric of everyday life. The sewing table stands as a testament to the artistry and resilience of those whose names may be lost to history.
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