Design for a Wall Elevation with Garlands and a Landcape Scene by Anonymous

Design for a Wall Elevation with Garlands and a Landcape Scene 17th century

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toned paper

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tea stained

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traditional architecture

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This 17th-century drawing, attributed to an anonymous artist, is a design for a wall elevation featuring elaborate ornamentation. The central panel is a doorway flanked by two vertical sections featuring garlands and a landscape scene. The architectural elements are meticulously drawn with detailed molding and a decorative cornice. This drawing, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, provides insight into the architectural design and decorative trends of the 17th century.

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