Artwork
Architectural Motif with Fruit in a Vase
Architectural Motif with Fruit in a Vase is an ink print by the Baroque artist Carlo Antonio Buffagnotti. It dates from 1690 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Architectural Motif with Fruit in a Vase is an etching on laid paper created by Carlo Antonio Buffagnotti around 1690.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a decorative vase on a table, filled with fruit, and surmounted by an ornate triangular motif with a crown-like top, suggesting a possible architectural or symbolic theme.
Technique & Style
The image is characterized by etched lines on a textured paper, typical of prints from this period, with intricate details such as swirls and leaves adorning the vase and triangular motif.
Artist & collection
