Who created "Design for Part of a Decorated Cornice"?

Design for Part of a Decorated Cornice was created by Anonymous, French, 17th century in 17th century.

When was "Design for Part of a Decorated Cornice" created?

This artwork was created 17th century.

What medium is "Design for Part of a Decorated Cornice"?

Design for Part of a Decorated Cornice is Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash.

Is "Design for Part of a Decorated Cornice" in the public domain?

Yes, Design for Part of a Decorated Cornice is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Design for Part of a Decorated Cornice

Anonymous, French, 17th century

17th century

Medium

Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash

Dimensions

3 1/8 x 4 15/16 in. (7.9 x 12.6 cm)

Classification

Drawings|Ornament & Architecture

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1952

Accession Number

52.570.157

Tags

Ornament

Art Historical Context

This delicate *Design for Part of aated Cornice*, created by an anonymous French artist in the 17th, offers a glimpse into the opulent world of Baroque-era architecture. Measuring just 3 1/8 x 4 15/16 inches, this preparatory drawing captures an intricate segment of a cornice—the ornate molding crowning doors, windows, or walls in grand interiors. Such designs were essential for the lavish palaces and châteaux of Louis XIV's France, where elaborate ornamentation symbolized royal power and artistic refinement. Rendered in pen and brown ink with brush and brown wash, the work showcases precise ...

Design for Part of a Decorated Cornice

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