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Ornamental Design [verso]

Italian 18th Century

Associated Names

Italian 18th Century

Artist

Medium

graphite on wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of William B. O'Neal, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art
Dimensions

overall: 21.8 x 32.7 cm (8 9/16 x 12 7/8 in.)
Accession Number

1991.150.75.b

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The image shows a decorative wall panel with a central column adorned with multicolored feathers, greenery, and flowers against a green background. On either side are vertical sections; one features a blue vase under a marble column with intricate designs, and the other displays a green diamond-shaped panel with a sculpted figure. The composition is framed by ornate moldings and decorative bands with gold accents. — Design for a Wall of a Music Room [recto]

Italian 18th Century

1700

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Bury Street Gallery [William Drummond], London); purchased by William B. O'Neal [1907-1994], Charlottesville, VA, November 1986; gift to NGA, 1991.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1986

Bernheimer Gallery, London, November-December 1986.

Wikidata ID

Q64579031

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