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Writing Desk
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Interior view of a wooden desk sitting in the corner of a room, with a plain wooden chair tucked under it. Curtains frame windows on either side of the desk, and framed items decorate the wall. A lamp on the left side of the desk is illuminating stacks of papers and books.
1993
Quinney, Richard
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House in Ruins South of Town
1993
An abandoned house surrounded by uncut grass and trees on the side of a road. Snow is covering the ground and lightly covers the roof of the two-story house. The windows of the house are missing.
Willow at the Lagoon
1993
The leaves and branches of a willow tree lightly hanging over the surface of a lagoon.
Living Room at Home
November 16, 2014
View of a living room looking towards a set of large windows looking out on a deck with a railing. Potted plants are sitting on stands on the carpet in front of the windows. There is an ornate rug ...
Cemetery on Annie Glidden Road
1993
Gravestones and markers in a cemetery at the side of a paved road. A cornfield is across the road.
Kishwaukee River North of Town
1993
Elevated view of a river. The trees are covered in snow, and line both shores of the river. The river is flowing free of ice.
Window Curtains on a Rainy Afternoon
June 13, 2015
Interior view of sheer curtains edged in lace covering a window. On the lace runner covering the ledge along the window are decorative items, including a candle in a candlestick holder, a bowl, and...
