Frontispiece for a Suite of Vase Designs 1730 - 1759
louisjosephlelorrain
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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photo of handprinted image
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drawing
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toned paper
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water colours
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muted colour palette
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ink paper printed
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vase
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possibly oil pastel
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coffee painting
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underpainting
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
"Frontispiece for a Suite of Vase Designs" is a pen and wash drawing created by Louis Joseph Le Lorrain between 1730 and 1759. The drawing depicts a large, ornate vase in a garden setting, with two figures in the foreground and trees surrounding the vase. The vase is on a pedestal with a plaque that reads "Suite de Vases" in French, implying that this drawing is a frontispiece for a collection of vase designs. The drawing is a testament to the Rococo period's fascination with decorative arts and the beauty of nature, and it showcases Le Lorrain's skill in capturing the intricate detail of these elements.
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