Sconce Representing Winter, from 'Wand-Leuchter die 4 Jahrseiten vorstellend'
Design for a sconce in the shape of a large rocaille cartouche with three candelabra with candles springing from the bottom of the cartouche. On top of the cartouche the figure in carnival's costume has been added. Below are several other attributes related to Carnival.
Credit: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1974
c. 1730-56
Etching
29.4 x 19.0cm
1974.619.3(4)
Image and text © Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2019
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