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Drawing from an Ornament Scrapbook: A Snaphaunce Gun Lock

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white and blue drawings on beige background. Top: A tree with a thick trunk and many leaves and fruits in a rectangular frame. The tree's trunk curves to the right with a bowl or plate under it. Behind the tree to the left, the edge of a tablecloth is visible. Middle: A blue drawing of a gun lock with scrollwork. The gun lock oriented horizontally with the left end curving up. Bottom: A black drawing of a gun lock with scrollwork. The gun lock is oriented horizontally with the right end curving up.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Pen and black ink on paper
Culture
probably Italian
Dimensions
408 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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