Ornament with Parasol and Hanging Basket
1788
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1788
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows a swirling, decorative design of vines and leaves. A parasol sits open in the center, and a small basket hangs from one branch. The lines are smooth but detailed, with tiny flowers and buds scattered throughout. The artist used shading to make the plants look three-dimensional. This style was common in Baroque art, where decoration often took center stage. Look up etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how artists create these precise lines.
