Commode met vazen en kandelaar by Anonymous

Commode met vazen en kandelaar 1746 - 1782

architectural sketch

aged paper

toned paper

homemade paper

parchment

old engraving style

sketch book

personal sketchbook

old-timey

sketchbook drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

This anonymous engraving from 1746-1782, "Commode met vazen en kandelaar" (Chest of Drawers with Vases and Candlestick) is a design plate for a commode, a French term for a chest of drawers. The design features intricate details and the text "Commodo is ta Provmpate" suggesting a refined and luxurious style. It is a testament to the meticulous craftsmanship and artistic sensibilities of the Rococo period, which favored ornamentation and elegance. The engraving is housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.