Two Designs for the Decoration of Firearms 1772 - 1830

This small-scale drawing by Nicolas Noël Boutet, a French designer, presents two intricate designs for the decoration of firearms. Dating from 1772 to 1830, the artwork showcases the artist's skill in creating elegant, stylized foliage motifs, characteristic of the Rococo period. The designs, rendered in pen and ink, are delicate and intricate, hinting at the potential for lavish ornamentation of firearms. These designs, intended for firearms, highlight the intersection of functional design and decorative art during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, where the artwork resides, provides a glimpse into the artistic and decorative trends of the time.