Design for a commode
Drawing
mid 18th century (made)
mid 18th century (made)
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A small, faded sketch of a serpentine-shaped commode drawn at an angle in order for both the front and side of the commode to be seen. The front of the commode has two square sections, separated by a central decorative panel which terminates in a satyr mask at the bottom. Two masks are also positioned, as part of the decorative detail, on the corners of the side of the commode. The commode has long, curving legs which possibly terminate in lion paws.
Object details
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| Title | Design for a commode (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Pencil and ink on paper |
| Brief description | Design for a commode attributed to Thomas Chippendale, pencil and ink on paper, mid 18th century |
| Physical description | A small, faded sketch of a serpentine-shaped commode drawn at an angle in order for both the front and side of the commode to be seen. The front of the commode has two square sections, separated by a central decorative panel which terminates in a satyr mask at the bottom. Two masks are also positioned, as part of the decorative detail, on the corners of the side of the commode. The commode has long, curving legs which possibly terminate in lion paws. |
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| Accession number | D.736-1906 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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