This is a drawing of a decorative frieze featuring cherubic figures, ornate foliage, and classical elements. The central design includes a large urn, winged putti holding garlands, and cherubs surrounded by acanthus leaves and flowers. Delicate curves and scrolls fill the background, adding to the image’s symmetry and balance. Shading and light give the drawing depth and texture.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1784-1785
- Medium
- etching, aquatint, and lift-ground aquatint printed in brown on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 12195 × 3289 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original