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Design for the decoration of a lunette

Drawing
c. 1780 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Landscape format drawing depicting a design for the decoration of a lunette, in a variety of colours. The repeating pattern originates from the centre of the lunette, and fans out. A corresponding pattern borders the top edge of the lunette.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleDesign for the decoration of a lunette (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Drawing, watercolour on paper
Brief description
Design for the decoration of a lunette, by an anonymous designer, England, c. 1780.
Physical description
Landscape format drawing depicting a design for the decoration of a lunette, in a variety of colours. The repeating pattern originates from the centre of the lunette, and fans out. A corresponding pattern borders the top edge of the lunette.
Dimensions
  • Height: 5.0625in
  • Width: 10in
The dimensions are taken from: Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design & Department of Paintings Accessions 1934 London: Published under the Authority of the Board of Education, 1935
Credit line
Given by Mr. Iolo A. Williams.
Subjects depicted
Bibliographic reference
Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design & Department of Paintings Accessions 1934 London: Published under the Authority of the Board of Education, 1935
Collection
Accession number
E.3226-1934

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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