Design for a Sconce by Anonymous

Design for a Sconce 19th century

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drawing

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light pencil work

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ink painting

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print

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pen sketch

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pencil sketch

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ink drawing experimentation

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pen-ink sketch

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pen work

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watercolour illustration

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sketchbook art

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watercolor

This 19th-century anonymous drawing is a design for a sconce. The intricate design features an ornate, bulbous form, a crown-like top, and a tassel at the bottom. It is decorated with scrolling foliage, a cherub, and a chain, which are typical details of the Rococo style. This drawing exemplifies the Rococo's playful and decorative use of ornamentation. The drawing is currently located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

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