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This is a drawing of an architectural ornament. It features an eagle, decorative floral elements, and a shield. The central eagle has outstretched wings and is flanked by two identical baskets or urns with intricate floral arrangements. Above the eagle, there are two wreaths or garlands, and the lower section includes a shield surrounded by ornate scrollwork. The piece is detailed with shading and line work, typical of classic decorative styles in architectural designs.
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This is a drawing of an architectural ornament. It features an eagle, decorative floral elements, and a shield. The central eagle has outstretched wings and is flanked by two identical baskets or urns with intricate floral arrangements. Above the eagle, there are two wreaths or garlands, and the lower section includes a shield surrounded by ornate scrollwork. The piece is detailed with shading and line work, typical of classic decorative styles in architectural designs.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Architectural Motif with a Bird

Carlo Antonio Buffagnotti

Date
c. 1690
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 11.2 x 9.2 cm (4 7/16 x 3 5/8 in.) sheet: 16.9 x 12.4 cm (6 5/8 x 4 7/8 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1997.10.9
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

upper left in plate: PC; by later hand, lower right in pen and brown ink: 16; by later hand, lower center in graphite: Buffagnotti di / Bologna

NGA object ID 102375. 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.