Arch and Panels to Use with Carriages and Other Ornaments (Ceintre et Paneaux pour servir a des Carosse et autres ornemens), Plate 1
Plate 1 from a series of designs to decorate carriages and other things. This plate is caracterized by two designs of niches in half-ellipses.
The top one presents the title of the series in a round medallion over which is a mask with wings. On both sides of the medallion are sphinges with their heads turned toward it.
The bottom one presents a round medallion supported by two leaf-like masks. On both sides are winged female creatures with flowers baskets on theri heads and vegetal scrolls instead of legs.
The top one presents the title of the series in a round medallion over which is a mask with wings. On both sides of the medallion are sphinges with their heads turned toward it.
The bottom one presents a round medallion supported by two leaf-like masks. On both sides are winged female creatures with flowers baskets on theri heads and vegetal scrolls instead of legs.
Artwork Details
- Title: Arch and Panels to Use with Carriages and Other Ornaments (Ceintre et Paneaux pour servir a des Carosse et autres ornemens), Plate 1
- Designer: Georges Charmeton (French, baptised Lyon 1623–1674 Paris)
- Engraver: Nicolas Robert (French, Langres 1614–1685 Paris)
- Publisher: Girard Audran (French, Lyons 1640–1703 Paris)
- Date: ca. 1670–76
- Medium: Engraving
- Dimensions: Plate: 7 1/2 × 10 7/8 in. (19 × 27.7 cm)
Sheet: 8 9/16 × 12 5/8 in. (21.8 × 32.1 cm) - Classifications: Prints, Ornament & Architecture
- Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1956
- Object Number: 56.583.10(1)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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