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Drawing

2nd quarter 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Drawing. A rococo ornament.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Black and white chalks on toned paper
Brief description
Rococo ornament, possibly used as a central motif in a design for silk. Drawing in chalk on toned paper, possibly French, 18th century.
Physical description
Drawing. A rococo ornament.
Dimensions
  • Average size of sheets in set height: 31.8cm
  • Average size of sheets in set width: 27.9cm
Dimensions taken from Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1959. London: HMSO, 1964.
Style
Marks and inscriptions
(Marked with the stamp of the collection of A. Trolliet)
Credit line
Given by Cavendish Textiles Ltd.
Subjects depicted
Associated objects
Bibliographic reference
Victoria and Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1959 . London: HMSO, 1964.
Collection
Accession number
E.714-1959

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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