Graphite, brush and gray watercolor, Chinese black on paper
Dimensions:
6.4 × 9.7 cm (2 1/2 × 3 13/16 in.)
Object Name:
Drawing
Type:
Drawing
Made in:
Netherlands
Date:
ca. 1790
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
A frieze consisting of rinceaux motifs with three spirals connected by a bead festoon and a peahen eye. Reverse: Satyrs in landscape. Three Satyrs blow musical instruments, two Satyr children play tambourines. A Satyr carries a dead lamb to an altar, at left. A Satyress mixes a drink in the center. A terminus stands at right of her. Framing mouldings on top, at bottom are shown in the left part.