Study for Decorations of Buckingham Palace

1820/1826

John Flaxman

Associated Names
John Flaxman

Artist, British, 1755 - 1826

The image shows a piece of furniture with intricate designs, possibly a table or sideboard. It includes ornate carvings, a large circular medallion or shield, cherubic figures, vases, and detailed ornaments. The color palette is primarily cream or beige with delicate shading. The central circular element is flanked by symmetrical vases on a surface supported by columns. Above the central element, faintly drawn figures seem to be holding a garland or wreath.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and gray ink with brown wash on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 23.8 x 31.2 cm (9 3/8 x 12 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.540

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64582504

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