Rear View of an Elaborate Design for a Carved Wooden Carriage with Acanthus Leaves and Putti 1675 - 1725
anonymous
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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natural stone pattern
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toned paper
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ink painting
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possibly oil pastel
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carved into stone
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stoneware
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underpainting
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watercolour bleed
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pencil art
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watercolor
This anonymous drawing, dating from 1675-1725, showcases a design for a carved wooden carriage, a popular form of transportation during this period. The design features intricate acanthus leaves and putti, typical decorative elements of the Baroque period. The detailed drawing is a testament to the skill of the anonymous artist, hinting at the grandeur and opulence of the era. The drawing, which measures 10 7/8 x 8 3/4 inches, is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
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