This is a drawing of a decorative frieze featuring cherubic figures and floral motifs. It shows a detailed ornamental design with cherub-like figures among scrolls and floral garlands. The central vase is surrounded by symmetrical arrangements of flowers and acanthus leaves. The cherubs are interacting with the decorative elements in a classical or baroque style.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1784-1785
- Medium
- etching, aquatint, and lift-ground aquatint printed in brown on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 11100 × 2816 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original