Grotesque Design

early 17th century

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States

Grotesque frame with candelabrum composed of ox heads, cornucopia and lion masks. At top, griffins and a winged creature. At center, strapwork frames a blank oval.

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Title: Grotesque Design
Date Created: early 17th century
Location Created: Italy
Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
Medium: Charcoal, pen and ink on paper
Credit line: Museum purchase through gift of various donors

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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Charcoal Ink Pen