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Drawing, Design for a Chandelier, 17th–19th century (CH 18107651)

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Drawing, Design for a Chandelier, 17th–19th century (CH 18107651)

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Vertical format. Design for a chandelier with a golden ring at the top, attached to the base by two long gold chains decorated with leaves. Each chain is held by a putti at left and right attached to the base, which is in the shape of a capital. At its face, an image of the Crucifixion; festoons at either side. Above, a scrolling base supports a single wide burning candle. Busts of putti at either side.

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Date

1800
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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
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