Ionic Entablature
Print
1769-1770 (published)
1769-1770 (published)
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| Place of origin |
This engraving is from a set of 84 prints of architectural designs and ornaments by Matthias Darly, published between 1769 and 1770. It shows a detailed study of an Ionic entablature, with instructions on how to replicate it in three dimensions. The set, entitled Architectural Designs and Ornaments, includes prints of different architectural orders, such as windows, niches, friezes and vases.
The V&A print collection includes a number of prints by Darly (for example, Museum nos. E.2233-1908 and E.2245-1908). Darly’s aim was to disseminate the orders to artists and designers working in different fields. Prints like these would have been used by artisans as an example from which to work.
The V&A print collection includes a number of prints by Darly (for example, Museum nos. E.2233-1908 and E.2245-1908). Darly’s aim was to disseminate the orders to artists and designers working in different fields. Prints like these would have been used by artisans as an example from which to work.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Ionic Entablature (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving on paper |
| Brief description | 'The Ionic Entablature', engraving by Matthias Darly, published in England, 1769-70 |
| Physical description | Print showing Ionic corner detail with written instructions |
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| Production | This print is both designed and published by Matthias Darly, it is from as set of 84 prints entitled Architectural Designs and Ornaments |
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| Summary | This engraving is from a set of 84 prints of architectural designs and ornaments by Matthias Darly, published between 1769 and 1770. It shows a detailed study of an Ionic entablature, with instructions on how to replicate it in three dimensions. The set, entitled Architectural Designs and Ornaments, includes prints of different architectural orders, such as windows, niches, friezes and vases. The V&A print collection includes a number of prints by Darly (for example, Museum nos. E.2233-1908 and E.2245-1908). Darly’s aim was to disseminate the orders to artists and designers working in different fields. Prints like these would have been used by artisans as an example from which to work. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.2228-1908 |
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| Record created | December 7, 2005 |
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