Inlaid ivory in ebony, in a chair
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing shows a black oval frame filled with white flowers and leaves. The branches curve in a balanced way, with some flowers shaped like cups or bells. Tiny details like woven textures on a few flowers add extra care to the drawing. The note at the bottom says it’s a copy of a chair inlaid with ivory and ebony. That means the original design was carved into wood, not drawn. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more objects like this.
