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Drawing

c. 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker

Design for an oval frame decorated with scrolling acanthus and swags made by the circle of William Kent.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Pen and ink and brown wash on paper.
Brief description
Design for an oval frame, by a designer in the circle of William Kent. Pen and bistre tint, c. 18th century.
Physical description
Design for an oval frame decorated with scrolling acanthus and swags.
Dimensions
  • Height: 28.9cm
  • Width: 22.7cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • Scale of 1.6 inches to 1 foot.
  • Watermarked paper.
Summary
Design for an oval frame decorated with scrolling acanthus and swags made by the circle of William Kent.
Collection
Accession number
213

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Record createdOctober 16, 2008
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