Design for a Frieze with Acanthus Scrolls and a Vase in the Center
Bequest of Phyllis Massar, 2011
Catalogue
- Year
- 1772
- Medium
- Etching
- Dimensions
- Sheet: 4 7/16 x 15 7/8 in. (11.2 x 40.4 cm) Plate: 3 7/8 x 15 9/16 in. (9.8 x 39.5 cm)
- Collection
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Artist
- Gilles Paul Cauvet
Artist
Sculpture
Gilles-Paul Cauvet was a French ornamental sculptor and cabinet-maker. Born in Aix-en-Provence, he took part in the furnishing of the Palais-Royal in Paris and designed furniture in Louis XVI style.
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Record
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- Gilles Paul Cauvet
- Year
- 1772
- Medium
- Etching
- Dimensions
- Sheet: 4 7/16 x 15 7/8 in. (11.2 x 40.4 cm) Plate: 3 7/8 x 15 9/16 in. (9.8 x 39.5 cm)
- Watts ID
- WW-1772-336875
Source
- Collection
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Source
- met
- Reference
- View at source
- Status
- verified