Girandoles c. 1710 - 1720
andrecharlesboulle
toned paper
light pencil work
ink paper printed
personal sketchbook
ink drawing experimentation
pen-ink sketch
pen work
sketchbook drawing
sketchbook art
watercolor
This is a design plate by French furniture maker André Charles Boulle, showcasing different designs for girandoles, or wall-mounted candelabra. The print features five different designs for girandoles with two, three, and four branches, with decorative elements such as cherubs, masks, and scrolling foliage. The design plate was created between 1710 and 1720, showcasing the ornate and luxurious style of furniture and decorative arts prevalent during the French Rococo period. Boulle's designs were highly influential, and his intricate and elegant work is still admired today. This print provides a glimpse into the meticulous detail and skilled craftsmanship that characterized Boulle's designs.
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