Two Classical Vases and an Ewer

1779

Patrick Begbie

Associated Names
Patrick Begbie

Artist, British, 18th century

This is a drawing of three intricately designed vases. The vases have distinct shapes and decorative elements. The left vase has a slender form with an extended spout and handle, adorned with a medallion depicting a classical figure. The central vase is tall and tapered, embellished with three vertically aligned cartouches containing decorative carvings and a sculpture at the top. The rightmost vase, slightly conical in shape, is richly decorated with bas-relief scenes and circular motifs around its top, capped with a conical lid. The drawing showcases the elegance and intricacy of Neoclassical or decorative art styles from the late 18th century.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching printed in red on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Katherine Shepard Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 15 x 11.1 cm (5 7/8 x 4 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 16.5 x 12.3 cm (6 1/2 x 4 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2007.47.6

  • Series Title

    Vases after the Manner of the Antique

Associated Artworks

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The image displays a large ornate urn at the top center with two smaller urns on either side, all positioned above a decorative pedestal. The pedestal features an oval inscription surrounded by ornate swirls and is flanked by two seated draped figures holding garlands. The color palette is sepia tones on a beige background.

Title Page

Patrick Begbie

1779

Vases after the Manner of the Antique

Patrick Begbie

1779

The image shows an ornate chandelier with intricate detailing like scrollwork, heavy ornamentation, and hanging chains. The color palette is primarily sepia, giving it an aged appearance. Two candle holders extend horizontally on both sides from the central ornamental globe at the top.

Chandelier

Patrick Begbie

1779

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Christopher Mendez, London); purchased by NGA, 2007.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: Begbie Dukes Court St Martins Lane / Published as the Act Directs Feb 18th 1779

Wikidata ID

Q76438731

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