Flowers: Six Floral Sprays Engraving

A sheet of six engraved bouquets arranged in two rows of three on a plain ground, each tied with ribbon at its base. Blossoms, tulips, and leafy stems are rendered in fine, precise line work with delicate shading. The composition is orderly and decorative, suited to use as a pattern or model.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1725-1750

Medium

Engraving on paper

Source

Smithsonian (Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum)

Size

2830 × 2003 px

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Smithsonian Institution, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum