Suggestion for the Decoration of Top Right Side of Portal, Plate 3 from 'Allerneueste Façon von Auszierungen zu Portalen' 1745 - 1755
jeremiaswachsmuth
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, ornament, print
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drawing
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ornament
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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men
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sketchbook drawing
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watercolour illustration
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storyboard and sketchbook work
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sketchbook art
This etching, "Suggestion for the Decoration of Top Right Side of Portal, Plate 3 from 'Allerneueste Façon von Auszierungen zu Portalen'" (1745-1755), is a detailed architectural design by German artist Jeremias Wachsmuth. It showcases the intricate ornamentation of the Rococo style, characterized by flowing lines, asymmetrical forms, and lavish details. The design features a decorative urn atop a pilaster, all adorned with floral and scroll motifs, demonstrating the Rococo era's fascination with elegance and refinement. This plate, part of a larger series of architectural designs, exemplifies the high artistic standards of the period.
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