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Elevation of the Wall of a Salon

Object Details

Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Interior wall decoration for a salon with gold molding, oval and rectangular mirrors/panels; decorations include floral rinceau with bows and arrows throughout.
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Designer
Pierre Ranson, French, 1736–1786
Date
ca. 1780
Credit Line
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Medium
Pen and ink, brush and watercolor, gouache, black wash, graphite on white heightening on paper
Dimensions
28.3 x 47.1 cm (11 1/8 x 18 9/16 in.)
Type
architecture, interiors
Object Name
Drawing
Type
Drawing
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