Project for a Ceiling
Unknown Maker
At corner, an escutcheon flanked by suggested mouldings. At left, an acanthus rinceau for the frieze. Below, upright acanthus. Two ceiling beams above.
Credit: Museum purchase through gift of various donors
late 17th century
Graphite, pen and ink, brush and watercolor, sepia on paper
1901-39-1600
Image and text © Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2020
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