Design for a candelabrum-and-clock

anonymous, c. 1735 - c. 1745

Twisted candelabra incorporating figures were extremely popular during the rococo period. The famous Juste-Aurèle Meissonnier produced a number of designs for them. Here the artist has concentrated on the positioning of the figures: Father Time, a woman with a water jug, and a winged woman. Only one candle-branch is shown, but doubtless two were intended.

  • Artwork typedesign drawing
  • Object numberRP-T-2014-54-2(R)
  • Dimensionsheight 299 mm x width 234 mm
  • Physical characteristicszwart en wit krijt op blauw papier

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Design for a candelabrum-and-clock

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-T-2014-54-2(R)

Creation

  • Creation

    draftsman (artist): anonymous, Paris

  • Dating

    c. 1735 - c. 1745

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    zwart en wit krijt op blauw papier

  • Dimensions

    height 299 mm x width 234 mm

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  • Subject

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Purchased with the support of the Decorative Art Fund/Rijksmuseum Fonds

  • Acquisition

    purchase 2014-04-17

  • Copyright

    Public domain

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