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Strapwork Pendant with Two Swans as Earrings at Left and Right

Daniel Mignot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an elaborate ornamental design. The artwork features an intricate symmetrical pattern resembling ornate metalwork or filigree. The central motif is composed of curvaceous, leaf-like decorations intertwined with geometric shapes and scrollwork. Styled ribbons with tassels snake gracefully around the design. Below the central structure, hanging pendants or egg-shaped ornaments add to the decorative complexity. At the sides, swan-shaped ornaments hang from the structure. The piece seems to fuse architectural elements with decorative art.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3165 × 4446 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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