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This is a drawing of an architectural ornament. The image includes a detailed depiction of a decorative architectural element showcasing intricate scrollwork and leaf patterns. The central figure resembles an ornate volute, accompanied by symmetrical curving lines and foliage motifs. The drawing demonstrates a high level of craftsmanship and attention to decorative detail, typical of classical architectural drawings.
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This is a drawing of an architectural ornament. The image includes a detailed depiction of a decorative architectural element showcasing intricate scrollwork and leaf patterns. The central figure resembles an ornate volute, accompanied by symmetrical curving lines and foliage motifs. The drawing demonstrates a high level of craftsmanship and attention to decorative detail, typical of classical architectural drawings.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Architectural Motif with a Vase

Carlo Antonio Buffagnotti

Date
c. 1690
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 11.3 x 9.1 cm (4 7/16 x 3 9/16 in.) sheet: 17.4 x 12.2 cm (6 7/8 x 4 13/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1997.10.8
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1651 to 1700
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
Vari Capricii di Fughe Inventate et intagliate da Carlo Buffagnotti

Subjects and terms

  • Italian
  • etching
  • detail and ornament
  • architecture
Inscription

by later hand, lower right in pen and brown ink: 18; by later hand, lower center in graphite: Buffagnotti di Bologna

Watermarks

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NGA object ID 102374. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.