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Ornamental Design with Caryatid Figure Standing on Stool and Holding a Bowl; Puttis on the Sides Hold Drapery and Support Base with an Eagle; on the Right Side Decorative Figures with Acanthus surmounted by Flowing.

1762–1844
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Ornamental Design with Caryatid Figure Standing on Stool and Holding a Bowl; Puttis on the Sides Hold Drapery and Support Base with an Eagle; on the Right Side Decorative Figures with Acanthus surmounted by Flowing.
  • Artist: Giuseppe Bernardino Bison (Italian, Palmanova 1762–1844 Milan)
  • Date: 1762–1844
  • Medium: Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, over traces of black chalk on pale blue gray prepared paper
  • Dimensions: 9-11/16 x 6 in. (24.6 x 15.2 cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. David F. Seiferheld, 1961
  • Object Number: 61.693
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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