Design for Five Table Top Mirrors with Varying Ornament 1800 - 1850
anonymous
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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hand-lettering
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ink paper printed
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hand drawn type
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hand lettering
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hand-drawn typeface
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ink drawing experimentation
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fading type
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ink colored
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sketchbook drawing
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sketchbook art
This anonymous drawing, likely created between 1800 and 1850, showcases five variations on tabletop mirror designs. The designs, executed in pencil, feature elaborate, ornate frames with intricate carvings and decorative details. The artist meticulously captures the fine lines and curves of the mirror frames, providing a visual blueprint for a craftsman to construct these elegant pieces. The drawing's simplicity and clear lines highlight the beauty of the mirror designs, hinting at their potential to be used in a luxurious or opulent setting.
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