How to Draw an Acanthus Leaf
Print
1713 (published)
1713 (published)
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This image shows an etching by E. Roberday, published in his book Livre des principes de l’ornement ou feuillage grotesque du goust le plus en usage. This etching is an instruction on how to draw an acanthus leaf, which was an essential skill for 17th and 18th century designers and craftsmen, as it was a popular motif in decoration. By going back to the principles of growth seen in nature, Roberday gives life to the increasingly complicated design.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | How to Draw an Acanthus Leaf (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Etching on paper |
| Brief description | Ornament print, etching on paper, 'How to draw an acanthus leaf', by E Roberday, France, 18th century |
| Physical description | Print, etching on paper, 'How to draw an acanthus leaf'. |
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| Object history | Drawing the acanthus was an essential skill for 17th and 18th century designer and craftsmen. By going back to the principles of growth seen in nature Roberday gives life to the increasingly complicated imaginary leaf. |
| Production | From the book Livres de Principes de l'Ornement, by E. Roberday |
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| Summary | This image shows an etching by E. Roberday, published in his book Livre des principes de l’ornement ou feuillage grotesque du goust le plus en usage. This etching is an instruction on how to draw an acanthus leaf, which was an essential skill for 17th and 18th century designers and craftsmen, as it was a popular motif in decoration. By going back to the principles of growth seen in nature, Roberday gives life to the increasingly complicated design. |
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| Accession number | 29833:3 |
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| Record created | May 11, 2005 |
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