Design for a Mantelpiece with the Arms of Bavaria(?) by Anonymous

Design for a Mantelpiece with the Arms of Bavaria(?) 1800 - 1900

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drawing

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aged paper

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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ink paper printed

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print

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pencil sketch

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sketch book

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flower

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etching

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personal sketchbook

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watercolour illustration

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This anonymous drawing from the 1800s is a design for a mantelpiece, likely intended for a grand palace or home. It features a symmetrical design with two stylized figures flanking the central fireplace opening, with a decorative and ornate frieze above. The design incorporates elements of the Baroque and Rococo styles, common in 18th-century architecture and design, with its lavish ornamentation and dramatic curves. While the specific coat of arms is unclear, the intricate detail suggests it was likely commissioned for a prominent individual or family. The drawing's small scale suggests it was intended as a preliminary design for the larger project.

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