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Silver Flagon: Detail

Lawrence Flynn

National Gallery of Art

The image features a central inscription surrounded by an oval laurel wreath stating, "A GIFT to the first CHURCH of CHRIST in DERBY by N. FRENCH 1781." Below the inscription are detailed drawings of architectural and ornamental elements, including a cornice, a classic capital, and a decorative element resembling an engraved stone or jewel.Each object is outlined with fine lines, suggesting a design blueprint or illustration intended for architectural use or decorative arts. The elements display a neoclassical style with clean, geometric lines and understated elegance.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
3404 × 4231 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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