Design for a picture frame carved with martial motifs. Ink drawing.
- Date:
- [17--?]
- Reference:
- 2897600i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
A trophy frame. Fasces, spears, axe, shields, pikes, swords, arrows, a ewer (trophy), a console bracket (trophy?), and musical instruments mainly horns, drum etc. for martial use but including a lyre (to accompany martial tales?). Asymmetrical
Publication/Creation
[17--?]
Physical description
1 drawing : red chalk and brown ink ; sheet 78 x 45.5 cm
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2897600i
Type/Technique
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores