Ornamental Design with Two Urns and a Trophy by Anonymous

Ornamental Design with Two Urns and a Trophy 1700 - 1780

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drawing, ornament, print

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drawing

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aged paper

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ornament

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toned paper

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print

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pencil sketch

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personal sketchbook

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coloured pencil

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coffee painting

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pen-ink sketch

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men

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watercolour illustration

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pencil art

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watercolor

"Ornamental Design with Two Urns and a Trophy" is an anonymous 18th-century drawing housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The composition showcases three ornate urns on plinths, with the central one partially obscured by an elaborate trophy. The artist utilizes gray wash to depict the intricate details and volumetric qualities of the objects, highlighting the ornate Rococo style popular during this period. The drawing serves as a design study for decorative elements, demonstrating the artist's mastery of form and ornamentation.

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