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Rococo Wall Design with a Fountain and Swans [verso]

Jean-Baptiste Joseph Pater

National Gallery of Art

The image shows swirling, curvilinear lines and shapes forming an abstract composition. The designs resemble ornate foliage, wave crests, feathers, curls, and floral elements. The red ochre wash gives the image an aged look, reminiscent of a sketch for a decorative element in a rich setting.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1729
Medium
red chalk and red chalk counterproof on 2 joined sheets of laid paper
Dimensions
3455 × 3449 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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