Frontal View of the Main Carved Wooden Structure of a Carriage 1675 - 1725

This anonymous drawing from the 17th or 18th century, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a detailed design for a carriage's carved wooden structure. The intricate details, executed in pen and ink, showcase the Rococo style's penchant for elaborate ornamentation. The drawing focuses on the elaborate, flowing, and asymmetric curves of the carriage's ornamentation, a hallmark of the Rococo era. The use of hatching and shading in the drawing helps to convey depth and dimensionality, further emphasizing the intricate details of the design. This design exemplifies the Rococo aesthetic, which valued elegance, grace, and a sense of playful frivolity.