Design for a frame 1745 - 1755

"Design for a Frame" is a pen and ink drawing by French artist Jean Charles Delafosse, created between 1745 and 1755. The design features a elaborate frame with a grotesque mask at the base and swirling foliate scrolls, characteristic of the Rococo style popular in the 18th century. The frame is intended to be decorative and ornamental, reflecting the Rococo emphasis on asymmetry and playful ornamentation. This work is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.