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Cornice (from Sketchbook)

Asher Brown Durand

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white sketch of a decorative architectural element. The sketch is centered at the top of the image, on a white rectangular background, and depicts a cornice. The cornice features scrollwork on both ends, with a floral motif in the center; small circles underneath the floral motif represent a row of egg-and-dart molding. The sketch is pencil-drawn and rendered in a simple line style. The background of the sketch has a few small dark spots and a vertical black line on the left edge, possibly a binding. The overall appearance of the image suggests it is a study or a detail drawing. The image is titled "Cornice (from Sketchbook)" and is by Asher Brown Durand.

Artwork Details

Medium
Graphite on paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 424 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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