Design for a Crystal Chandelier 19th century
anonymous
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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light pencil work
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pen drawing
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pen sketch
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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hand drawn type
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etching
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ink drawing experimentation
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
This 19th-century anonymous drawing depicts a design for a crystal chandelier. The chandelier is shown in profile, with a tiered design featuring a decorative, scalloped top and multiple tiers of crystals. The detailed drawing would have been used as a blueprint for the construction of a chandelier. The design showcases the popular styles of elaborate, ornate designs that characterized the 19th century.
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