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Booklet Inner Sheet, Katalog der Ausstellung von Kleidern aus der Stickstube von Frau Eucken, Bremen - (Catalogue for Exhibition of Clothing from Mrs. Eucken's Embroidery Studio, Bremen), 1916 (CH 18679563)

Booklet Inner Sheet, Katalog der Ausstellung von Kleidern aus der Stic...

Black text on left: Liste der Kleide (List of Dress). On right, image of a woman with a dog before a sculptural bust on a pedestal.

Bookpaper (Germany), 1750–1770 (CH 18417081)

Bookpaper (Germany), 1750–1770 (CH 18417081)

Vertical rectangle. Brown leather binding, tooled in gold with coat-of-arms surmounted by a crown, with curvilinear decoration (on both front and back). End papers of “Dutch gilt” with stylized flowers and frui... More

Decorated Paper, Bookpaper ("Dutch Gilt.), 1700–1750 (CH 18400661)

Decorated Paper, Bookpaper ("Dutch Gilt.), 1700–1750 (CH 18400661)

Pattern of curvilinear botanical motifs in light green, dark green, purple, and mustard inks; traces of stenciled gold; paper has been embossed by woodblock and/or stencil processes.

Drawing (Germany), 19th century (CH 18475503)

Drawing (Germany), 19th century (CH 18475503)

Left, rounded shell form to which a bouquet of blue and purple flowers is attached with pink ribbon; above, a gold frame and below, circular gold tassel. Right, image of a dog wagging its tail trapping a small ... More

Drawing (Germany), 19th century (CH 18475503-2)

Drawing (Germany), 19th century (CH 18475503-2)

Left, rounded shell form to which a bouquet of blue and purple flowers is attached with pink ribbon; above, a gold frame and below, circular gold tassel. Right, image of a dog wagging its tail trapping a small ... More

Drawing, A Flying Angel Carrying a Palm Branch, early 17th century (CH 18549213)

Drawing, A Flying Angel Carrying a Palm Branch, early 17th century (CH...

Vertical rectangle. Figure of a flying angel carrying a palm branch directed toward the right. The throat and the head are shown slightly obliquely from the front. The left arm is raised. Two or three indistinc... More

Drawing, A Flying Angel Carrying a Wreath, early 17th century (CH 18549241)

Drawing, A Flying Angel Carrying a Wreath, early 17th century (CH 1854...

Vertical rectangle. Figure of a flying angel carrying a wreath, shown obliquely from the right side, flying downwards. The right arm with the wreath is raised.

Drawing, A Sauce Boat, 1827–35 (CH 18171611)

Drawing, A Sauce Boat, 1827–35 (CH 18171611)

Side view; boat supported by a globe and a turtle. The handle consists of two horns of a satyr mask. Spout is turned left.

Drawing, Bacchanalian Scene, 1772–74 (CH 18328929)

Drawing, Bacchanalian Scene, 1772–74 (CH 18328929)

Vertical rectangle. A group of nymphs and satyrs are seen reveling in the foreground before a statue of a seated Pan on a high plinth. In the background, figures are trampling grapes in a large barrel.

Drawing, Design for a Bread Basket, ca. 1810 (CH 18171629)

Drawing, Design for a Bread Basket, ca. 1810 (CH 18171629)

Openwork wire bread basket in center. The basket as well as the base are octogonally shaped shaped. The openwork handle of the basket is laid down on the left rim. Fragment of writing in red lower right.

Drawing, Design for a Candlestick with a Clock, late 18th century (CH 18547139)

Drawing, Design for a Candlestick with a Clock, late 18th century (CH ...

Vertical rectangle. Design for a candlestick with clock intended to be executed in gilded and green bronze and white and colored marble. Two golden lying dogs at bottom support an oval base. clock situated abov... More

Drawing, Design for a Candlestick with a Clock, late 18th century (CH 18547139-2)

Drawing, Design for a Candlestick with a Clock, late 18th century (CH ...

Vertical rectangle. Design for a candlestick with clock intended to be executed in gilded and green bronze and white and colored marble. Two golden lying dogs at bottom support an oval base. clock situated abov... More

Drawing, Design for a Candlestick, 1820–30 (CH 18171893)

Drawing, Design for a Candlestick, 1820–30 (CH 18171893)

Young shepherd, probably Paris, supports a scallop shell with his upraised arms. Three sockets with snail-like bottoms are fastened to the shell.

Drawing, Design for a Candlestick, 1820–30 (CH 18171893-2)

Drawing, Design for a Candlestick, 1820–30 (CH 18171893-2)

Young shepherd, probably Paris, supports a scallop shell with his upraised arms. Three sockets with snail-like bottoms are fastened to the shell.

Drawing, Design for a Candlestick, 1825–35 (CH 18171709)

Drawing, Design for a Candlestick, 1825–35 (CH 18171709)

Fluted shaft is topped by a bowl with a flame. From fantastic heads underneath grow two branches. High pedestal shows lion heads with stripes of the hides and two crossed clubs. Feet and a plinth which is flank... More

Drawing, Design for a Candlestick, 1825–35 (CH 18171709-2)

Drawing, Design for a Candlestick, 1825–35 (CH 18171709-2)

Fluted shaft is topped by a bowl with a flame. From fantastic heads underneath grow two branches. High pedestal shows lion heads with stripes of the hides and two crossed clubs. Feet and a plinth which is flank... More

Drawing, Design for a Candlestick, ca. 1825–35 (CH 18171681)

Drawing, Design for a Candlestick, ca. 1825–35 (CH 18171681)

A small grapevine is wound around a column upon which two sphinxes support a starred sphere. Fastened to it by spokes is a ring supporting light sockets of which seven are shown.

Drawing, Design for a Candlestick, ca. 1825–35 (CH 18171681-2)

Drawing, Design for a Candlestick, ca. 1825–35 (CH 18171681-2)

A small grapevine is wound around a column upon which two sphinxes support a starred sphere. Fastened to it by spokes is a ring supporting light sockets of which seven are shown.

Drawing, Design for a Chandelier, ca. 1830 (CH 18550669)

Drawing, Design for a Chandelier, ca. 1830 (CH 18550669)

Vertical rectangle. Design for a chandelier. Below are four metal rings of increasing diameter, each with glass drops. The fourth ring from the bottom is the largest one; to it are fastened eight pairs of arms-... More

Drawing, Design for a Chandelier, ca. 1830 (CH 18550699)

Drawing, Design for a Chandelier, ca. 1830 (CH 18550699)

Vertical rectangle. Design for a chandelier. The burning candles are disposed alternately with glass candles upon two rings. There are eight of each kind above, sixteen below. On top and below are diamond glass... More

Drawing, Design for a Chandelier, ca. 1830 (CH 18550729)

Drawing, Design for a Chandelier, ca. 1830 (CH 18550729)

Vertical rectangle. Design for a chandelier, hanging on a cord. Intended for eighteen burning candles; eleven are shown, six being held by arms fastened to an upper ring, and some in the same manner by a lower ... More

Drawing, Design for a Chandelier, ca. 1830 (CH 18550759)

Drawing, Design for a Chandelier, ca. 1830 (CH 18550759)

Vertical rectangle. Design for a chandelier, on top is a ring. The upper part has the shape of a garden umbrella, from which another umbrella hangs. The candles are carried by branches, fastened to two rings, e... More

Drawing, Design for a Chandelier, ca. 1830 (CH 18550789)

Drawing, Design for a Chandelier, ca. 1830 (CH 18550789)

Design for a chandelier, suspended as in 1938-88-727. Glass chains and drops are fastened above in the shape of a canopy. One row of eighteen candles (ten are shown). They stick in sockets which are supported b... More

Drawing, Design for a Circular Platter, ca. 1810–25 (CH 18171599)

Drawing, Design for a Circular Platter, ca. 1810–25 (CH 18171599)

A palmette decoration is alternatively suggested for the outer moulding; shaped squarely.

Drawing, Design for a Circular Platter, ca. 1810–25 (CH 18171599-2)

Drawing, Design for a Circular Platter, ca. 1810–25 (CH 18171599-2)

A palmette decoration is alternatively suggested for the outer moulding; shaped squarely.

Drawing, Design for a Clock, late 18th century (CH 18547091)

Drawing, Design for a Clock, late 18th century (CH 18547091)

Vertical rectangle. Design for a clock intended to be executed in gilded and green bronze and white and colored marble. Two crouching griffins support a round pedestal with a frieze of dancing girls. Above stan... More

Drawing, Design for a Clock, late 18th century (CH 18547091-2)

Drawing, Design for a Clock, late 18th century (CH 18547091-2)

Vertical rectangle. Design for a clock intended to be executed in gilded and green bronze and white and colored marble. Two crouching griffins support a round pedestal with a frieze of dancing girls. Above stan... More

Drawing, Design for a Coffee Urn, ca. 1820 (CH 18171445)

Drawing, Design for a Coffee Urn, ca. 1820 (CH 18171445)

Side view; spout is at right. Body and cover have twelve corners and tapered bottom. Sides of body are alternately decorated with a void with a genius and lozenge with a woman's head. A snake sits atop the cov... More

Drawing, Design for a Coffee Urn, ca. 1820–30 (CH 18171513)

Drawing, Design for a Coffee Urn, ca. 1820–30 (CH 18171513)

Side view with the spout at right. On a square plinth on knobs. Egg-shaped urn with cover. Two snakes form the handle.

Drawing, Design for a Coffee Urn, ca. 1820–30 (CH 18171513-2)

Drawing, Design for a Coffee Urn, ca. 1820–30 (CH 18171513-2)

Side view with the spout at right. On a square plinth on knobs. Egg-shaped urn with cover. Two snakes form the handle.

Drawing, Design for a Coffee Urn, ca. 1820–30 (CH 18171521)

Drawing, Design for a Coffee Urn, ca. 1820–30 (CH 18171521)

Urn-shaped. The spout is at left with fluid streaming from it. Smoke rises from the holes in the knob of the cover. Two pairs of entwined snakes form the two handles.

Drawing, Design for a Coffee Urn, ca. 1820–30 (CH 18171521-2)

Drawing, Design for a Coffee Urn, ca. 1820–30 (CH 18171521-2)

Urn-shaped. The spout is at left with fluid streaming from it. Smoke rises from the holes in the knob of the cover. Two pairs of entwined snakes form the two handles.

Drawing, Design for a Cruet Stand, ca. 1827–35 (CH 18171567)

Drawing, Design for a Cruet Stand, ca. 1827–35 (CH 18171567)

Two glass bottles with handles and chained stoppers stand in a tub-shaped stand with fluted feet. The stand is decorated with cut out lozenge ornaments. The handle of the stand in middle with an upside down tri... More

Drawing, Design for a Dish Stand with Extending Arms and a Small Spirit Lamp, ca. 1800 (CH 18171625)

Drawing, Design for a Dish Stand with Extending Arms and a Small Spiri...

Four vase forms support cross bars holding a spirit lamp in the center.

Drawing, Design for a Dish Stand with Extending Arms and a Small Spirit Lamp, ca. 1800 (CH 18171625-2)

Drawing, Design for a Dish Stand with Extending Arms and a Small Spiri...

Four vase forms support cross bars holding a spirit lamp in the center.

Drawing, Design for a Display Stand, 1812 (CH 18401815-2)

Drawing, Design for a Display Stand, 1812 (CH 18401815-2)

A stand with four circular tiers to display crystal objects. On margin, explanations of the drawing. It is a folded sheet of paper. On the second page explanatory letter by Schinkel dated Febr. 16, 1812. Ex... More

Drawing, Design for a Display Stand, 1812 (CH 18401815-3)

Drawing, Design for a Display Stand, 1812 (CH 18401815-3)

A stand with four circular tiers to display crystal objects. On margin, explanations of the drawing. It is a folded sheet of paper. On the second page explanatory letter by Schinkel dated Febr. 16, 1812. Ex... More

Drawing, Design for a Display Stand, 1812 (CH 18401815-4)

Drawing, Design for a Display Stand, 1812 (CH 18401815-4)

A stand with four circular tiers to display crystal objects. On margin, explanations of the drawing. It is a folded sheet of paper. On the second page explanatory letter by Schinkel dated Febr. 16, 1812. Ex... More

Drawing, Design for a Gilded Silver Bowl or Plate, 1550–83 (CH 18646881)

Drawing, Design for a Gilded Silver Bowl or Plate, 1550–83 (CH 1864688...

Design for a circular bowl or plate decorated with ovals, framed with woven, scaled and facetted bands and beading

Drawing, Design for a Porcelain Stove, ca. 1750 (CH 18434343)

Drawing, Design for a Porcelain Stove, ca. 1750 (CH 18434343)

Porcelain stove seen frontally and from the side. The object is conceived as a tower, with onion-shaped top, surmounted by a basket, and rests on short legs. Scale and ground plan below.

Drawing, Design for a Porcelain Stove, ca. 1750 (CH 18434343-2)

Drawing, Design for a Porcelain Stove, ca. 1750 (CH 18434343-2)

Porcelain stove seen frontally and from the side. The object is conceived as a tower, with onion-shaped top, surmounted by a basket, and rests on short legs. Scale and ground plan below.

Drawing, Design for a Reliquary Monstrance, 1740–70 (CH 18558909)

Drawing, Design for a Reliquary Monstrance, 1740–70 (CH 18558909)

Vertical format design for a reliquary monstrance intended to be executed in white and gilded silver. The shaft is to be gilded. The upper part is drawn at left with less white, at right with less gilded silver... More

Drawing, Design for a Sauce Boat, 1827–35 (CH 18171593)

Drawing, Design for a Sauce Boat, 1827–35 (CH 18171593)

Shown from side. The handle formed by a winged mermaid is at right. A grapevine rinceau grows from the fishtail leg. Oblong plinth alternatively suggested with or without leaf shapes on moldings. Supported by l... More

Drawing, Design for a Silver and Crystal Compote, 1827–35 (CH 18171523)

Drawing, Design for a Silver and Crystal Compote, 1827–35 (CH 18171523...

A crystal bowl with scalloped edges rests on three silver dolphins, which appear as if on the crest of a waterfall (probaly also intended to be executed in crystal). Silver base, with scalloped edges, resting o... More

Drawing, Design for a Silver and Crystal Compote, 1827–35 (CH 18171523-2)

Drawing, Design for a Silver and Crystal Compote, 1827–35 (CH 18171523...

A crystal bowl with scalloped edges rests on three silver dolphins, which appear as if on the crest of a waterfall (probaly also intended to be executed in crystal). Silver base, with scalloped edges, resting o... More

Drawing, Design for a Silver Coffee Urn, 1820–35 (CH 18171519)

Drawing, Design for a Silver Coffee Urn, 1820–35 (CH 18171519)

Shown from side with spout at left. A spherical quadrangle as a base is supported by beads. Four fluted gaines with lion feet hold the body which is shaped like part of an egg and shows a lion mask with ring.... More

Drawing, Design for a Silver Coffee Urn, 1820–35 (CH 18171519-2)

Drawing, Design for a Silver Coffee Urn, 1820–35 (CH 18171519-2)

Shown from side with spout at left. A spherical quadrangle as a base is supported by beads. Four fluted gaines with lion feet hold the body which is shaped like part of an egg and shows a lion mask with ring.... More

Drawing, Design for a Tray for Hors D'oeuvres, 1827–35 (CH 18171619)

Drawing, Design for a Tray for Hors D'oeuvres, 1827–35 (CH 18171619)

Elongated bowl with clawed feet with palmettes. Public domain scan of 19th century German drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Drawing, Design for a Tray for Hors D'oeuvres, 1827–35 (CH 18171619-2)

Drawing, Design for a Tray for Hors D'oeuvres, 1827–35 (CH 18171619-2)

Elongated bowl with clawed feet with palmettes. Public domain scan of 19th century German drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Drawing, Design for a Tureen with Alternate Suggestions, 1825–35 (CH 18171849)

Drawing, Design for a Tureen with Alternate Suggestions, 1825–35 (CH 1...

Design for a tureen with alternate schemes of decoration. The left half of the vessel is decorated with a handle composed of a cornucopia, and the base is banded with a grapevine meander and rests on a paw foot... More

Drawing, Design for a Tureen, 1825–35 (CH 18171741)

Drawing, Design for a Tureen, 1825–35 (CH 18171741)

Vessel is banded with leaf and classical arabesque motifs. The finial is in the form of a turtle. Tureen rests on three griffins on a platform.

Drawing, Design for a Tureen, 1825–35 (CH 18171741-2)

Drawing, Design for a Tureen, 1825–35 (CH 18171741-2)

Vessel is banded with leaf and classical arabesque motifs. The finial is in the form of a turtle. Tureen rests on three griffins on a platform.

Drawing, Design for a Tureen, 1827–35 (CH 18171733)

Drawing, Design for a Tureen, 1827–35 (CH 18171733)

Bowl with cover ornamented with flower and vegetal forms, with an artichoke for finial. Handles are composed of lions' heads holding rings in mouths. Feet are animal paws issuing from large leaves.

Drawing, Design for a Tureen, 1827–35 (CH 18171733-2)

Drawing, Design for a Tureen, 1827–35 (CH 18171733-2)

Bowl with cover ornamented with flower and vegetal forms, with an artichoke for finial. Handles are composed of lions' heads holding rings in mouths. Feet are animal paws issuing from large leaves.

Drawing, Design for a Vase on an Octagonal Pedestal, 1827–35 (CH 18171545)

Drawing, Design for a Vase on an Octagonal Pedestal, 1827–35 (CH 18171...

Sphinxes project from the oblique sides of the pedestal which shows farther up a palmette fringe. Satyr masks and a grapevine festoon decorate the concave top section of the vase.

Drawing, Design for a Vase on an Octagonal Pedestal, 1827–35 (CH 18171545-2)

Drawing, Design for a Vase on an Octagonal Pedestal, 1827–35 (CH 18171...

Sphinxes project from the oblique sides of the pedestal which shows farther up a palmette fringe. Satyr masks and a grapevine festoon decorate the concave top section of the vase.

Drawing, Design for a Vase, 1827–35 (CH 18171559)

Drawing, Design for a Vase, 1827–35 (CH 18171559)

On a wooden plinth, calyxes surround the lower part of the body, a wave motif on shoulder, leaves on neck; two handles made up of griffins.

Drawing, Design for a Vase, 1827–35 (CH 18171559-2)

Drawing, Design for a Vase, 1827–35 (CH 18171559-2)

On a wooden plinth, calyxes surround the lower part of the body, a wave motif on shoulder, leaves on neck; two handles made up of griffins.

Drawing, Design for a Water Kettle with Stand, 1820–30 (CH 18171459)

Drawing, Design for a Water Kettle with Stand, 1820–30 (CH 18171459)

Kettle shown from side view; spout at left. Upper and lower parts of body surrounded with calyxes; leaf band along inner rim of the upper section. One end of asymmetrical handle is fastened to body lower than t... More

Drawing, Design for a Water Kettle with Stand, 1820–30 (CH 18171459-2)

Drawing, Design for a Water Kettle with Stand, 1820–30 (CH 18171459-2)

Kettle shown from side view; spout at left. Upper and lower parts of body surrounded with calyxes; leaf band along inner rim of the upper section. One end of asymmetrical handle is fastened to body lower than t... More

Drawing, Design for a Water Kettle with Stand, 1820–30 (CH 18171463)

Drawing, Design for a Water Kettle with Stand, 1820–30 (CH 18171463)

Kettle shown side view; spout at left; urn-shaped body. Handle is hinged to the shoulder. Bottom of body and top of cover covered in shell decor. Stand with curved legs, receptacle for spirits.

Drawing, Design for a Water Kettle with Stand, 1820–30 (CH 18171463-2)

Drawing, Design for a Water Kettle with Stand, 1820–30 (CH 18171463-2)

Kettle shown side view; spout at left; urn-shaped body. Handle is hinged to the shoulder. Bottom of body and top of cover covered in shell decor. Stand with curved legs, receptacle for spirits.

Drawing, Design for a Water Urn with Stand, 1820–35 (CH 18171475)

Drawing, Design for a Water Urn with Stand, 1820–35 (CH 18171475)

On circular plinth with four feet (three visible), a sphere, top section of which serves as cover and topped by Cupid in a chariot drawn by a snail. Supported by curved poles with lion feet and lion heads with... More

Drawing, Design for a Water Urn with Stand, 1820–35 (CH 18171475-2)

Drawing, Design for a Water Urn with Stand, 1820–35 (CH 18171475-2)

On circular plinth with four feet (three visible), a sphere, top section of which serves as cover and topped by Cupid in a chariot drawn by a snail. Supported by curved poles with lion feet and lion heads with... More

Drawing, Design for an Apparatus for Boiling Water, ca. 1810 (CH 18171517)

Drawing, Design for an Apparatus for Boiling Water, ca. 1810 (CH 18171...

Front view. Ovoidal plinth. Two scrolls topped by lion heads hold the body which is shaped as a part of an egg. The bottom section of the cover is surrounded by a kind of railing; the top section shows cut out... More

Drawing, Design for an Apparatus for Boiling Water, ca. 1810 (CH 18171517-2)

Drawing, Design for an Apparatus for Boiling Water, ca. 1810 (CH 18171...

Front view. Ovoidal plinth. Two scrolls topped by lion heads hold the body which is shaped as a part of an egg. The bottom section of the cover is surrounded by a kind of railing; the top section shows cut out... More

Drawing, Design for an Oil Lamp, 1820–35 (CH 18547163)

Drawing, Design for an Oil Lamp, 1820–35 (CH 18547163)

Two seated griffins flank the fluted shaft, topped by acanthus capital supporting the fuel bowl, decorated with classical palm and arabesque motifs. Two arms hold cups for the wicks, likewise decorated.

Drawing, Design for an Oil Lamp, 1820–35 (CH 18547163-2)

Drawing, Design for an Oil Lamp, 1820–35 (CH 18547163-2)

Two seated griffins flank the fluted shaft, topped by acanthus capital supporting the fuel bowl, decorated with classical palm and arabesque motifs. Two arms hold cups for the wicks, likewise decorated.

Drawing, Design for an Oval Gallery Tray, with Alternate Suggestions, 1827–35 (CH 18171587)

Drawing, Design for an Oval Gallery Tray, with Alternate Suggestions, ...

Oval gallery tray with six alternate designs for the galleries, composed of stylized plant or leaf forms.

Drawing, Design for an Oval Gallery Tray, with Alternate Suggestions, 1827–35 (CH 18171587-2)

Drawing, Design for an Oval Gallery Tray, with Alternate Suggestions, ...

Oval gallery tray with six alternate designs for the galleries, composed of stylized plant or leaf forms.

Drawing, Design for Berlin Wool Work, ca. 1860 (CH 18606879)

Drawing, Design for Berlin Wool Work, ca. 1860 (CH 18606879)

Design on graph paper for Berlin wool work, a band of flowers and leaves in color.

Drawing, Design for Berlin Wool Work, ca. 1860 (CH 18606879-2)

Drawing, Design for Berlin Wool Work, ca. 1860 (CH 18606879-2)

Design on graph paper for Berlin wool work, a band of flowers and leaves in color.

Drawing, Design for Mechanical Furniture- Half-Round Writing Table, ca. 1805 (CH 18172233-2)

Drawing, Design for Mechanical Furniture- Half-Round Writing Table, ca...

A half-round table, elevation and two plans showing fitting for writing implements.

Drawing, Design for Mechanical Furniture- Secretary Desk, ca. 1805 (CH 18172147)

Drawing, Design for Mechanical Furniture- Secretary Desk, ca. 1805 (CH...

A secretary with double fall-front, one above the other, showing alternative treatment of kneehold base; elevation, two sections, and isometric.

Drawing, Design for Mechanical Furniture- Secretary Desk, ca. 1805 (CH 18172317)

Drawing, Design for Mechanical Furniture- Secretary Desk, ca. 1805 (CH...

Design for a secretary desk with a fall-front on hinges, and cabinets above and below. Elevation at left with desk open, revealing the inner compartments. At lower left, detail of construction, section through ... More

Drawing, Design for Mechanical Furniture- Secretary Desk, ca. 1805 (CH 18172317-2)

Drawing, Design for Mechanical Furniture- Secretary Desk, ca. 1805 (CH...

Design for a secretary desk with a fall-front on hinges, and cabinets above and below. Elevation at left with desk open, revealing the inner compartments. At lower left, detail of construction, section through ... More

Drawing, Design for the Frame of the Portrait of Charles III, King of Spain, ca. 1760 (CH 18265259)

Drawing, Design for the Frame of the Portrait of Charles III, King of ...

Design for a cartouche. Various rocaille allegorical figures surround. Public domain scan of German 18th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Drawing, Design for the Frame of the Portrait of Frederick V, King of Denmark, ca. 1760 (CH 18265229)

Drawing, Design for the Frame of the Portrait of Frederick V, King of ...

Design for a cartouche. Various rocaille allegorical figures surround.

Drawing, Design for the Silver Mount for a Glass Fruit Bowl, 1825–35 (CH 18171541)

Drawing, Design for the Silver Mount for a Glass Fruit Bowl, 1825–35 (...

Chimeras standing upon three columns support the base of a bowl with scalloped top edge. It is surrounded by grape vines.

Drawing, Design for the Silver Mount for a Glass Fruit Bowl, 1825–35 (CH 18171541-2)

Drawing, Design for the Silver Mount for a Glass Fruit Bowl, 1825–35 (...

Chimeras standing upon three columns support the base of a bowl with scalloped top edge. It is surrounded by grape vines.

Drawing, Designs for Cups and Bottles, ca. 1825 (CH 18546827)

Drawing, Designs for Cups and Bottles, ca. 1825 (CH 18546827)

Horizontal rectangle. Designs for cups and bottles made of cut and gilded glass opal, hyalith. Upper row from left to right: shoulder, neck, and stopper of a bottle; two bottles; two cups for quills. Bottom row... More

Drawing, Designs for Two Cups, 1827–35 (CH 18171605)

Drawing, Designs for Two Cups, 1827–35 (CH 18171605)

At top, a cup on a base terminating in lion's feet and floral medallions. The bowl is decorated with grapevine, and encircled about the brim with a stylized leaf motif repeating in alternation. At bottom, a s... More

Drawing, Designs for Two Cups, 1827–35 (CH 18171605-2)

Drawing, Designs for Two Cups, 1827–35 (CH 18171605-2)

At top, a cup on a base terminating in lion's feet and floral medallions. The bowl is decorated with grapevine, and encircled about the brim with a stylized leaf motif repeating in alternation. At bottom, a s... More

Drawing, Designs for Two Toilet Boxes, ca. 1805 (CH 18172247)

Drawing, Designs for Two Toilet Boxes, ca. 1805 (CH 18172247)

A toilet box, with lid open is shown in isometric projection. Below, lid, with painted lozenge with motif of Cupid’s head, bow and quiver. Right, another box shown in plan, and below, the lid with oval medallio... More

Drawing, Designs for Two Toilet Boxes, ca. 1805 (CH 18172247-2)

Drawing, Designs for Two Toilet Boxes, ca. 1805 (CH 18172247-2)

A toilet box, with lid open is shown in isometric projection. Below, lid, with painted lozenge with motif of Cupid’s head, bow and quiver. Right, another box shown in plan, and below, the lid with oval medallio... More

Drawing, Elevation of a Sauce Boat, 1790–1825 (CH 18171579)

Drawing, Elevation of a Sauce Boat, 1790–1825 (CH 18171579)

The sauceboat is made of gilded silver. The bowl is oval shaped, decorated with a small medallion under the lip, a leaf pattern and narrower border under the rim. The handle consists of a winged sea horse. T... More

Drawing, Elevation of a Sauce Boat, 1790–1825 (CH 18171579-2)

Drawing, Elevation of a Sauce Boat, 1790–1825 (CH 18171579-2)

The sauceboat is made of gilded silver. The bowl is oval shaped, decorated with a small medallion under the lip, a leaf pattern and narrower border under the rim. The handle consists of a winged sea horse. T... More

Drawing, Oeuvres de François de Cuvilliés, fils, Ecole d'architecture Bavaroise, Suite 1-20; 4th Recueil (of François de Cuvilliés, pere et fils; Vue Perspectives; Recueil de Ponts Anciene et Moderne; (CH 18242789)

Drawing, Oeuvres de François de Cuvilliés, fils, Ecole d'architecture ...

Public domain reproduction of artwork, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Wenzel von Olmutz - Drawing, Silver Centerpiece, 1498 (CH 18572423)

Wenzel von Olmutz - Drawing, Silver Centerpiece, 1498 (CH 18572423)

The silver centerpiece is bossed and decorated with croquets; from the center of the cup rises a pedestal on which a man stands holding two spears; two coats of arms are standing between his legs, showing three... More

Drawing, Stage Design, Entrance to an Oriental Temple, 1815 (CH 18542997)

Drawing, Stage Design, Entrance to an Oriental Temple, 1815 (CH 185429...

Horizontal rectangle. Interior of open-air temple hall with two male figures on left side. Sky, trees, and curtain visible through openings at either side.

Drawing, Stage Design- Garden Setting with Fountains and Arbors, ca. 1750 (CH 18169799)

Drawing, Stage Design- Garden Setting with Fountains and Arbors, ca. 1...

Public domain image of a historic place, portal, arch, doorway, classical or neoclassical architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Drawing, Support for a Bowl, ca. 1825–35 (CH 18171525)

Drawing, Support for a Bowl, ca. 1825–35 (CH 18171525)

Openwork basket supported by the Three Graces on a circular base.

Drawing, Support for a Bowl, ca. 1825–35 (CH 18171525-2)

Drawing, Support for a Bowl, ca. 1825–35 (CH 18171525-2)

Openwork basket supported by the Three Graces on a circular base.

Drawing, Title Page, Oeuvres de François de Cuvilliés père (Works of François de Cuvilliés the Elder), after 1745 (CH 18238479)

Drawing, Title Page, Oeuvres de François de Cuvilliés père (Works of F...

Within rectangular framing lines, a cartouche in Rococo style with mask and urn at top, the title text inscribed within.

Drawing, Title Page, Œuvres de François de Cuvilliés père (Works of François de Cuvilliés the elder), 1738 (CH 18237869)

Drawing, Title Page, Œuvres de François de Cuvilliés père (Works of Fr...

Symmetrical composition of cartouche displaying elements of battle. At top, urn with leafy arrangements flanked by horns, flags and banners decorated with tassels. Eagles at either side of cartouche, arabesque ... More

Drawing, View of Lake Konigssee with the Falkenstein, near Berchtesgaden, Bavaria, Germany, Part 2, July 11, 1868 (CH 18199463)

Drawing, View of Lake Konigssee with the Falkenstein, near Berchtesgad...

Horizontal view of Lake Konigssee from the Malerwinkel, showing steep slope and the Falkenstein.

Print, Title Page, The Great Passion, 1510 (CH 18384551)

Print, Title Page, The Great Passion, 1510 (CH 18384551)

Christ is seated, at right, wearing a crown of thorns. A man kneels before Him. Four lines of printed text above (the title). Eight lines below and thirty on verso.

Print, Christ on the Mount of Olives (Agony in the Garden), from the Great Passion, ca. 1498 (CH 18383873)

Print, Christ on the Mount of Olives (Agony in the Garden), from the G...

Christ is represented on His knees, facing left, in center middle ground. Two apostles sit asleep at lower right, and another at lower left. An angel at upper left. In the distance, right, Judas leads a group o... More

Greeting Card, Card with David and His Harp, ca. 1890 (CH 18399719-2)

Greeting Card, Card with David and His Harp, ca. 1890 (CH 18399719-2)

Constructed of several parts, joined together: a ship in full sail with mounted cut-outs of vases of flowers, David and his harp. New Year's greeting in Hebrew and English revealed when closed. David was a sk... More

Greeting Card, Greeting Card with Forget-Me-Nots, 1870–80 (CH 18400783)

Greeting Card, Greeting Card with Forget-Me-Nots, 1870–80 (CH 18400783...

Inside an ornamented gilt frame is a sheet of lined note paper, with a basket of forget-me-nots, a paper heart and a girl, attached, upper left. On a double sheet of paper, folded in half, horizontally.

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