Covered Dish, Two Egg Cups, and Two Salt Cellars 1800 - 1900
anonymous
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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ink drawing experimentation
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sketchbook drawing
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
This anonymous drawing from the 19th century depicts five designs for silver tableware. The artist presents the pieces in a simple, linear style on a plain background, highlighting the form and detail of each object. The drawing includes designs for a covered dish, two egg cups, and two salt cellars. Each design is shown in profile, demonstrating the intricate details of the handles, feet, and lids, suggesting an elegant and ornate style of silverwork popular during the period. The drawing is a valuable historical document offering insights into the design and production of silverware in the 19th century.
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