Troisieme livre de formes Cartels et Rocailles (Title Page)
1736
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1736
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Troisieme livre de formes Cartels et Rocailles (Title Page) is a 1736 ink by Antoine Aveline, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a fancy, ornate design framed like a decorative wall panel. The center has a round medallion with text in French, surrounded by swirling vines, leaves, and scrollwork. At the top, two small figures stand on a ledge, holding up a crown and a vase of flowers. The whole thing looks like it’s carved from stone, with heavy shadows and detailed patterns. The text in the medallion reads like a book title, and the bottom line names a Paris shop where it was sold. This was likely used as a guide for builders or decorators. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made precise, detailed prints.
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