Design for Fringed Curtains 1800 - 1850
anonymous
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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architectural sketch
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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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incomplete sketchy
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etching
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personal sketchbook
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linocut print
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ink drawing experimentation
This anonymous 19th-century design for fringed curtains, a graphite drawing on paper, presents a detailed view of a window treatment. The design features elaborate, fringed curtains with a decorative valance, showcasing the fashionable tastes of the period. The simple, yet elegant, rendering highlights the craftsmanship involved in creating such ornate window coverings. This design would have been used as a guide for upholsterers and decorators, showcasing a popular style of curtain design during the 19th century.
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