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Ceiling Design with Fretwork Balcony and Open Sky, possibly for Conservatory/ Music Room, or Dining Room

Object Details

Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Design for the ceiling of a square compartment, consisting of the painted representation of a cloud-filled sky surrounded by a balustrade seen in perspective. A hexagonal motif used in the design of the balustrade.
Original album associated with this collection still exists. See 1948-40-1 accessory
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Designer
Frederick Crace, English, 1779–1859
Date
ca. 1820
Credit Line
Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane
Medium
Pen and black ink, brush and grey wash, watercolor on thick white wove paper
Dimensions
40.3 x 35.0 cm (15 7/8 x 13 3/4 in. )
Type
interiors
Object Name
Drawing
Type
Drawing
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