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Decorative Brazier

Jacques-Louis David

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a round, ornately carved pedestal with three intricately designed legs adorned with decorative elements like lion heads. The color palette is monochromatic with different shades of grey on off-white paper. The object is centrally positioned in the sketch, casting a shadow to the right, suggesting light from the left. Small details like shading and texture work are present to suggest depth and dimension.

Artwork Details

Date
1775/80
Medium
black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
3939 × 2964 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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