Arabesques with Frolicking Putti, Animals, and Jesters

c. 1750

South German 18th Century

Associated Names
South German 18th Century

Artist

The image consists of swirling lines and elegant curves, creating an ornate design. The swirling shapes suggest grand, decorative architectural elements. There are cherubic figures holding garlands, a central face surrounded by flourishes, and mythical creatures. Human and animal forms are intertwined in the decorative motifs, evoking a sense of whimsy. The artwork features symmetry and ornate detailing reminiscent of historical buildings.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink with gray wash over graphite, heightened with white and gold on blue laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Purchased as the Gift of Andrea Woodner

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 32.9 × 56.2 cm (12 15/16 × 22 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2016.100.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(sale, Christie's, London, 5 July 2016, no. 40); (via Stephen Ongpin, London); purchased 2016 by NGA.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64632617

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