Bekken met twee jongetjes c. 1870 - 1894

This is a design for a pedestal by famed French artist Gustave Chéret, created sometime between 1870 and 1894. The design is a simple pencil drawing, and features a decorative base adorned with stylized floral motifs, and a top that depicts two cherubs flanking a bearded male figure. The overall piece is in a neoclassical style, common in the late 19th century. The drawing is representative of Chéret’s early work as a designer and artist.