Banknote motif: a small six lobed ornament with a rope border, the interior adorned with lathe work florets by Cyrus Durand

Banknote motif: a small six lobed ornament with a rope border, the interior adorned with lathe work florets 1819 - 1847

drawing, ornament, print

photo of handprinted image

drawing

type repetition

aged paper

ornament

toned paper

homemade paper

ink paper printed

print

white palette

men

repetition of white colour

remaining negative space

watercolor

This intricate design by American artist Cyrus Durand, dating from 1819-1847, features a six-lobed ornament with a rope border. The intricate interior is adorned with lathe work florets, creating a mesmerizing geometric pattern. This small-scale design is characteristic of Durand's work and highlights his mastery of fine detail and intricate patterns. This delicate print, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to the beauty and precision of 19th-century American craftsmanship.