Christianias æresport 18th century
anonymous
statensmuseumforkunst
print, woodcut
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ink drawing
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quirky sketch
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pen sketch
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personal sketchbook
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sketchwork
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ink drawing experimentation
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pen-ink sketch
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woodcut
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
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sketchbook art
"Christianias æresport" is an 18th-century engraving depicting two triumphal arches, likely created for a royal procession in Copenhagen, Denmark. The artwork features intricate architectural details, including columns, arches, and a flying angel. The arches are adorned with allegorical imagery, suggesting a celebration of Danish royalty and its virtues. The anonymous artist’s work, now held in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, demonstrates the artistic flourishes of the time, capturing the grandeur and symbolism of a public event.
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