Design for a Standing Frame by Charles Hindley and Sons

Design for a Standing Frame 1841 - 1884

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drawing, print

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drawing

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aged paper

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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print

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old engraving style

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personal sketchbook

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ink drawing experimentation

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ink colored

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sketchbook drawing

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watercolour illustration

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sketchbook art

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arm

This detailed pencil drawing by Charles Hindley and Sons is a design for a standing frame. The frame is designed to display a heraldic shield, with intricate details of the family crest and motto. The drawing is signed "Charles Hindley & Sons, Makers, Sheffield", showcasing the renowned craftsmanship of the Sheffield-based firm. This piece, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the meticulous design and artistry prevalent in 19th-century English decorative arts.

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