Chandelier

anonymous, c. 1750 - c. 1770

The woodcarver who made this chandelier gave free rein to his penchant for fanciful shapes. The form of the canopy and the ornamentation bring to mind rocks, waves, water, plants and other natural phenomena. This asymmetrical, seemingly weightless object is a textbook example of the Rococo style.

  • Artwork typechandelier, lighting device
  • Object numberBK-16035
  • Dimensionsheight 99 cm x diameter 114 cm
  • Physical characteristicsverguld lindehout

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Chandelier

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-16035

  • Description

    Kaarsenkroon van verguld en gebeeldhouwd lindehout. De vaasvormige stam is aan de rand met grote kelkbladeren versierd. De zes S-vormige armen zijn met bladvoluten versierd. De vaas is verder met rocaille- en bladmotieven versierd, evenals het ovale plafondstuk. Afkomstig uit het Huis Groeneveld te Baarn.

Creation

  • Creation

    furniture maker (person): anonymous, Netherlands

  • Dating

    c. 1750 - c. 1770

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    verguld lindehout

  • Dimensions

    height 99 cm x diameter 114 cm

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