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This is a drawing of an ornate design with intricate patterns and two birds. The image features a symmetrical design with swirling floral elements, decorative flourishes, and two birds facing each other. The drawing is dominated by a central intricate motif with scrolling foliage. At the top of the composition is a small decorative element resembling a stylized canopy or umbrella. The design is surrounded by a complex border.
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This is a drawing of an ornate design with intricate patterns and two birds. The image features a symmetrical design with swirling floral elements, decorative flourishes, and two birds facing each other. The drawing is dominated by a central intricate motif with scrolling foliage. At the top of the composition is a small decorative element resembling a stylized canopy or umbrella. The design is surrounded by a complex border.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Arabesque Designs

Etienne Delaune

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
sheet: 6.3 × 5.2 cm (2 1/2 × 2 1/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1943.3.3400
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1501 to 1550
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
Various Ornament Subjects [R.D. 397-403]

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Flower
  • bird
  • animal

NGA object ID 6518. 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.