1736
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Armorial Cartouche with Crown and Swags is a 1736 ink by Hubert François Gravelot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a drawing of a circular frame with a crown on top. The frame is decorated with swags and other designs. The drawing is done in black ink and graphite on laid paper. The drawing is very detailed, with lots of fine lines and textures. The crown is particularly intricate, with many small details that give it a sense of depth and dimension. The swags are also well-drawn, with a sense of movement and flow. If you like this kind of detailed, intricate drawing, you might want to check out the work of artist Gravelot, Hubert François.
Hubert-François Bourguignon, commonly known as Gravelot (26 March 1699 – 20 April 1773), was a French engraver, a famous book illustrator, designer and drawing-master.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
