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About this work

This drawing shows a fancy, swirling design framed like a shield. It’s all black lines on a light background, with curled leaves, scrolls, and a vase in the center. Tiny faces peek out from the corners, and the whole thing looks like it could be carved into wood or metal. The artist signed it as *Inventor F. Collignon fecit*, meaning he designed it. It’s made using a printmaking method that lets you create multiple copies from one plate. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.