Design for an Officer's Sword 1837
thomasfletcher
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, paper
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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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pencil sketch
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etching
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paper
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personal sketchbook
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ink drawing experimentation
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united-states
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sketchbook drawing
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armor
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sketchbook art
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sword
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watercolor
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arm
"Design for an Officer's Sword" is a detailed pencil drawing by Thomas Fletcher, created in 1837. The drawing depicts a proposed design for an officer's sword, complete with a detailed layout of the blade, hilt, and scabbard. It includes specific measurements and notes on the design elements, showcasing Fletcher's meticulous approach to his craft. This drawing, currently held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a fascinating insight into the design process of 19th-century military weaponry.
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