Design for a Pier-glass with Arched Head and Palmette Terminations
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Design for a Pier-glass with Arched Head and Palmette Terminations

TitleDesign for a Pier-glass with Arched Head and Palmette Terminations
ArtistSir William Chambers
Date1743–96 18th century
MediumPen and ink, brush and wash and watercolor
ClassificationDrawings
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineHarris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1934
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Design for a Pier-glass with Arched Head and Palmette Terminations” is a work by Sir William Chambers, dated 1743–96. It is executed in pen and ink, brush and wash and watercolor and classified as drawings. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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