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A Salver with Two Bases

Luigi Valadier

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an ornate decorative stand or platter with intricate floral and leaf patterns along its edges. In the center, there is a heraldic shield or crest motif. The base has a curving stand with detailed styling similar to the rest of the design. The drawing uses a monochrome palette.

Artwork Details

Date
1755/1760
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash over graphite on laid paper, laid down on an album sheet
Dimensions
2978 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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