Design for Bed with Canopy 1841 - 1884
charleshindleyandsons
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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architectural sketch
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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homemade paper
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ink paper printed
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parchment
# print
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old engraving style
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etching
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personal sketchbook
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nude colour palette
This pencil drawing by Charles Hindley and Sons, a prominent furniture design company in 19th-century England, is a design for a bed with a canopy. The intricate details of the canopy, featuring two birds perched atop a floral motif, are a testament to the craftsmanship of the Victorian era. The design is drawn with a focus on the overall form of the bed, and the artist has used shading to highlight the different elements, emphasizing the elegant lines of the furniture piece. This design, dated between 1841 and 1884, exemplifies the company's commitment to creating beautifully designed and functional furniture for discerning clientele.
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