Design for Five Medieval Brackets, the Central One Bearing a Clock

Art Historical Context

This delicate graphite drawing, created by an anonymous British artist in the early 19 century, presents a refined design for five medieval-style brackets. The central bracket stands out, elegantly supporting a clock, while the flanking pairs feature intricate Gothic-inspired motifs like cusped arches and foliate details. Measuring 10 11/16 x 14 15/16 inches, this sheet exemplifies the precision of architectural ornament sketches from the period. In the Drawings and Prints department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art—acquired through the Harris Brisbane Dick Fund 1938—this work reflects Brita...