Two Alternate designs for a Frame 1700 - 1780

This anonymous design for a frame, dated 1700-1780, shows two alternate designs for the frame’s ornamentation. The artist has rendered the design in pen and ink, washes, and watercolor, with a focus on creating a visually dynamic composition through the use of elaborate, curving lines and floral motifs. This drawing is a great example of the Rococo style, which emphasizes asymmetrical, curvilinear forms and ornate details.