GIUSEPPE BARBERI. Design for the Decoration of Four Pilaster Strips

Giuseppe Barberi (1746-1809)

Design for the Decoration of Four Pilaster Strips

One beside the other, separated by empty strips. Each decoration follows the scheme of the candelabrum, starting below from a box-like base. The first two strips are of a greater width than the last ones. Left row: two crouching lions support the stem of a palmette flower above which rises a pavillion with a goddess inside sitting upon clouds. A plant candelabrum springs from the roof of the pavilion. Charcoal lines are at the left edge. Second row: Two fighting animals are represented at the base. Above is a plant candelabrum, with an ovoidal medallion with a figure in the center. Third row: A rabbit is represented at the base. Two female gaines are shown in profile; they support a base upon which stands a woman performing a sacrifice. Above similar to the second row. Fourth row: Two crouching sphinxes support a stem, in whose center is an ovoidal medallion with a figure, which supports a niche in which a statue stands. ABove are candelabrum motifts with another medallion and two sitting children. Date: ca. 1790. Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash on lined off-white laid paper.

Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash on lined off-white laid paper

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2727 x 3600 px | 28.1 MB

23.1 x 30.5 cm | 9.1 x 12.0 in (300 dpi)