Designs for a Chandelier 1765 - 1795

This anonymous design for a chandelier from the 18th century shows a detailed plan for a three-branched candelabra with a decorative central element. The design includes a central urn-shaped base supporting a system of chains and teardrop-shaped crystals. The work is part of a larger collection of drawings that are part of a design portfolio. This type of drawing was important to the development of decorative and architectural styles in the 18th century.