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Design for a Gondola Decorated for a Festive Occassion

Image courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Arts | CC0 1.0

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Date

c.1750-1780

Artist

Unknown Artist (Indian School) (18th Century)

Collection

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Image Link

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/422493

Description

Design for a gondola, decorated for a festive occassion like an entry parade or a wedding. The boat is decorated with yelllow embroidered draperies with floral garlands and blue tassles. Along the side of the barge are four rocaille ornaments which contain bunches of red flowers (roses). The front and back of the gondola are decorated by large blue leaf masks from which large plants with red roses sprout. Medium: brown pen and ink, watercolor.

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CC0 1.0

Image Credit

Image courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Arts

Location

Venice, Italy

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Arts
Boats

Category

Travel & Transport

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