Paneelvulling met schild
Etienne de Lavallée-Poussin
1762 - 1777
Medium
brush
Dimensions
158; 23
About this artwork
rood krijt en penseel in bruin
Art Historical Context
**Paneelvulling met schild (Panel Filling with Shield)** Created by Etienne de Lavallée-Poussin between 2 and 1777, this delicate drawing measures just 158 mm high by 23 mm wide, it served as a precise design element for ornate paneling or furniture. The title hints at its function as a "filling" or infill motif featuring a heraldic shield, a common decorative flourish in 18th-century European interiors, evoking the grandeur of aristocratic homes. Rendered in red chalk with brown brushwork, the piece showcases refined preparatory techniques typical of the Rococo-to-Neoclassical transition. ...