Drawing, Design for a Mirror Frame with Monogram of Marie-Antoinette, 1787–90 (CH 18170407)
Summary
Vertically oriented rectangular mirror framed with moldings intertwined with floral garlands at the top. The garlands and other floral motifs frame a sphere with Marie Antoinette's monogram. Top center of frame is decorated with two doves, a garland from which is suspended a wreath with two arrows and a tassel. Below, a six-armed chandelier. Frame is decorated with flower vases, candelabra, acanthus leaves and a basket of flowers at bottom center.
Date
1787
Source
Cooper–Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Copyright info
Public Domain