Design for the Decoration of the Jaw of the Cock of a Firearm by Nicolas Noël Boutet

Design for the Decoration of the Jaw of the Cock of a Firearm 1770 - 1830

drawing, ornament, paper

drawing

ornament

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

etching

paper

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

france

men

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

watercolour illustration

armor

watercolor

arm

"Design for the Decoration of the Jaw of the Cock of a Firearm" is a small pencil drawing on paper, dated 1770-1830. It was created by Nicolas Noël Boutet, a French artist known for his decorative designs. This intricate sketch depicts a design intended for the decorative embellishment of a firearm's "cock," the part that holds the hammer. The design is characterized by a highly detailed fan-like motif, a curved scroll, and a stylized linear pattern, showcasing Boutet's mastery of ornamentation during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.