Medium:

Pen and ink on paper

Dimensions:

276 x 187 cm (9 ft. 11/16 in. x 6 ft. 1 5/8 in.)

Type:

classicism

Drawing

Object Name:

Drawing

Made in:

Italy

Date:

ca. 1575

Catalogue Status:

Research in Progress

Description:

Vertical rectangle with drawing of a footed classical style vessel with tall scrolling handles that project high above the rim. The lower half of the body is covered in elongated gadrooning. The upper portion has a central human mask, with leaves instead of hair. Below the rim is a festoon of swags, bull heads, drapery, and flowers.

Credit Line:

Museum purchase through gift of various donors

Accession Number:

1901-39-463

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

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Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design Department

Data Source:

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kq44fa88f21-f251-4a81-bc0e-ba5c6de4b8cd

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:chndm_1901-39-463