Cartouche

probably 1646

François Collignon

Associated Names
François Collignon
Artist, French, c. 1609 - 1657
Stefano Della Bella
Artist After, Florentine, 1610 - 1664
This is a drawing of an ornate, symmetrical rococo-style frame or cartouche. The design consists of swirling, elaborate scrollwork and decorative flourishes typical of the Rococo movement. The scrolls have a delicate, almost feather-like quality, with spirals and curves interwoven and mirrored on both sides. The central space within the frame is left empty. The overall composition is highly decorative and rich in detail, with fine lines and careful attention to the curvatures and shapes that convey a sense of movement and elegance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1944.5.167

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    De Vesme/Massar 1971, no. 1151, State iii/iii

  • Series Title

    Recueil de douze cartouches [Vesme 1145-1156]

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1906

  • Vesme, Alexandre de (Baudi di Vesme, Alessandro). Le peintre-graveur italien; ouvrage faisant suite au peintre-graveur de Bartsch. Milan: Ulrico Hoepli, 1906, no. 1151, iii/iii.

1971

  • De Vesme, Alexandre, Phyllis Dearborn Massar.Stefano Della Bella. New York, 1971: no. 1151, iii/iii.

Wikidata ID

Q65019955

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