Ontwerp voor een gueridon c. 1870 - 1880

This detailed pencil drawing by Louis-Robert Carrier-Belleuse is a design for a gueridon, a type of pedestal table popular in the 19th century. Created between 1870 and 1880, it showcases the artist's interest in decorative arts. The design features intricate carvings and a central female figure, showcasing the influence of classical motifs and the French Rococo style. The drawing, with its precise lines and detailed ornamentation, reveals Carrier-Belleuse's skill as a designer and his mastery of the pencil medium.