

The image shows a design for a percussion pistol. The grip of the pistol extends from the bottom-left corner and curves to the right, ending near the right side of the image. The grip and barrel are intricately designed with ornate patterns, featuring curvy lines, swirls, and floral motifs. The design is rendered in shades of brown and gray. The background of the image is a light beige color, with darker beige edges around the border. There are some faint pencil marks visible on the surface, suggesting that the design was created using a combination of drawing and tracing techniques. A small piece of tape is affixed to the top center of the image, partially obscuring the design.
Artwork Details
- Date
- dated 1850
- Medium
- Pen, ink, and pencil on paper
- Culture
- French, Paris
- Dimensions
- 599 × 396 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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