“Design for a circular ceiling” by Gilles Paul Cauvet, French, 1731–1788 (1785) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of Smithsonian Open Access.

Design for a circular ceiling

Design for a circular ceiling

TitleDesign for a circular ceiling
ArtistGilles Paul Cauvet, French, 1731–1788
Date1785 18th century
MediumPen and ink, brush and watercolor, graphite on laid paper
ClassificationDrawing
OriginFrance France
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit linePurchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

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