Artwork preview

Design for a Naval Presentation Sword

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Design for a Naval Presentation Sword by the handle is on top of a crossguard, the crossguard has a figure on top, a nude male figure with a long beard standing on a curved piece that is a continuation of the crossguard on one side and on the other side is a continuation of the crossguard, the male figure standing in a wrapped cloth around his waist is holding the curved piece with his left hand near his mouth and his right hand on the crossguard near the hilt, the hilt has an ornate design on it below the crossguard. beneath are two rectangular pieces with ornate designs, the left one features plant-like designs, and the right a crest or shield. the background is beige with brown spots.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1850–60
Medium:
Pen, wash, parchment
Culture:
British
Dimensions:
452 × 624 px
Museum record:
View original
Palette