1800
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Design for an Inlaid Circular Table Top, with Alternatives is a 1800 ink by Italian 18th Century, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a round table design packed with swirling lines and shapes. The center has a starburst pattern with a flower-like core, surrounded by four curved sections filled with vines, leaves, and tiny ovals. The outer edge has a scalloped border with small decorative brackets. Everything is drawn in gray ink with light shading, giving it a soft, muted look. The artist played with symmetry—each quarter of the circle repeats but with slight twists. The tiny details, like the curled leaves or the way the lines overlap, make it feel busy yet balanced. Want to see more like this? Check out technique: cross-hatching.
This Italian artist carved bronze figures in the 18th century, blending myth and motion in metal.
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