Decoration for Frieze by Anonymous

Decoration for Frieze 16th century

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drawing, ornament, print

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drawing

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natural stone pattern

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rippled sketch texture

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ornament

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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print

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human-figures

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incomplete sketchy

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etching

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possibly oil pastel

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underpainting

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men

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human

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watercolour bleed

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watercolor

This 16th-century drawing, "Decoration for Frieze," is a design for a decorative element, possibly intended for a building or furniture piece. The anonymous artist skillfully captured the intricate details of a frieze with delicate lines, creating a sense of depth and texture. The composition features a repeating pattern of geometric shapes and floral motifs, characteristic of Renaissance ornamentation. This piece, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, offers a glimpse into the decorative arts of the period and the imaginative design sensibilities of the time.

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