Design for a Candelabra 1765 - 1795

This anonymous drawing is a design for a candelabra, created sometime between 1765 and 1795. The design features three female figures supporting a central urn with three candles flanking it. The figures are draped in flowing garments and adorned with floral garlands, echoing the Neoclassical style popular in the late 18th century. The candelabra's base is intricately detailed with scrollwork, further contributing to the overall elegance of the design. Currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, this drawing offers insight into the artistic trends and decorative tastes of the period.