Variété de la grande lyre before 1828

This drawing, "Variété de la grande lyre," by Pierre Félix van Doren, depicts a lyre, a musical instrument from ancient Greece. The lyre is placed within a circular frame and is adorned with ribbons, suggesting a celebratory or ceremonial context. The intricate details and stylized depiction of the lyre point towards a focus on decorative design, reflecting the artist's interest in Classical aesthetics and music. This detailed sketch, likely created before 1828, exemplifies van Doren's talent for capturing form and structure through delicate lines.