Acanthus Ornament

c. 1760

French 18th Century

Associated Names
French 18th Century

Artist

The image displays flowing lines and shapes creating an intricate design, conveying movement. It is an abstract depiction resembling a stylized wave or wood scroll, with detailed leaf-like patterns adding a natural element. On the left, clusters of textured shapes resembling grapes and foliage enhance the natural connection.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    red and black chalk on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 29.1 × 44.6 cm (11 7/16 × 17 9/16 in.)
    mount: 35 × 50.1 cm (13 3/4 × 19 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2019.64.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Galerie Nathalie Motte Masselink, Paris); purchased 2019 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

2018

  • Motte Masselink, Nathalie. Catalogue Hiver/Winter 2018. (Paris, 2018): n.p.

Inscriptions

lower left in chalk or graphite: Jules(?); by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: 3 sty[not deciphered] / 36-51

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