Design for a Mantelpiece with the Arms of Bavaria(?) 1800 - 1900
anonymous
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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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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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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men
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
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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