Design for a Portable Screen 1698 - 1765

This pen-and-ink drawing by Giovanni Battista Natali III, titled "Design for a Portable Screen", is a detailed design for a decorative screen. Created between 1698 and 1765, the drawing showcases the ornate style of the Rococo period. Featuring intricate scrollwork, delicate floral motifs, and a central vase, the design reflects the emphasis on elegance and playful asymmetry characteristic of the era. The drawing's precise measurements and grid lines suggest its practical purpose as a guide for the screen's construction. It is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.