One of Twenty-Three Sheets of Drawings of Glassware (Mirrors, Chandeliers, Goblets, etc.) 1850 - 1880
compagniadiveneziaemurano
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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ink paper printed
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flower
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personal sketchbook
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coloured pencil
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sketchbook drawing
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
This drawing by the Compagnia di Venezia e Murano, dating from 1850 to 1880, is one of twenty-three sheets depicting various glassware designs. The sheet shows a detailed design for a mirror with a rococo frame, ornamented with colorful floral motifs. The intricate detail and elegance of the design showcase the artistry of Venetian glassmaking during this period. The drawing, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers insight into the craftsmanship and aesthetic preferences of the time.
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