Ontwerp voor een kandelaber met vrouwenfiguur c. 1864 - 1894

"Ontwerp voor een kandelaber met vrouwenfiguur" (Design for a Candelabra with a Female Figure), a pencil sketch by Dutch artist Henri Cameré, is a preliminary design for a candelabra. The work, created between 1864 and 1894, depicts a female figure holding aloft a candelabra in a delicate and elegant pose. The intricate design of the candelabra, with its multiple arms and ornate details, exemplifies the elaborate style favored during this period. The artist's use of light pencil strokes conveys the delicate form and intricate detail of the proposed object. The sketch provides a glimpse into the creative process of a decorative artist and offers a fascinating insight into the aesthetic preferences of the late 19th century.