Object Image

Grotesque Design

Unknown Maker

At center, a vertical rectangle with strapwork escutcheon decorated with a helmet and festoons. On either side, a candelabrum with harpies. Below, a frieze with satyrs.

Credit: Museum purchase through gift of various donors

early 17th century
Charcoal, pen and ink on paper
1901-39-1747
Image and text © Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2020

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