A Costume Design Sketch for a Hat and Three Sketches of Children's Toys

Possibly connected to Antoine Caire-Morand French
ca. 1785–90
Not on view
Page with a sketch for a large bonnet-style hat and three chilrdren's toys. The sketch of the hat to the left includes feathers, flowers and a ribbon. It is outlined in graphite and partly touched up with red crayon and salmon-colored watercolor. To the right are three graphite sketches of childrens' toys: a horse on wheels , a windmill on a pole, and a rattle.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: A Costume Design Sketch for a Hat and Three Sketches of Children's Toys
  • Artist: Anonymous, French, 18th century
  • Artist: Possibly connected to Antoine Caire-Morand (French, Briançon 1747–1825 Turin)
  • Artist: Anonymous, French, 19th century
  • Date: ca. 1785–90
  • Medium: Pen and black ink, graphite, gouache
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 6 11/16 x 9 15/16 in. (17 x 25.3 cm)
  • Classifications: Ornament & Architecture, Drawings
  • Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1957
  • Object Number: 57.559.6(11v)
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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