Design for a Trophy 1695 - 1723

"Design for a Trophy" is a red chalk drawing by René Charpentier, a prominent French artist from the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Created between 1695 and 1723, this detailed design features a central vase with a trophy-like structure. The intricate design includes two cherubs holding laurel branches, floral ornamentation, and a ribbon tied into a bow at the top. Charpentier's skill in depicting delicate details is evident in this design, which would have served as a template for a three-dimensional trophy or sculptural element. This drawing is currently in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, offering a glimpse into the decorative arts of the Rococo period.