Artwork
Nouveaux Desseins de Pieds de Tables et de Vases et Consoles de Sculpture
Nouveaux Desseins de Pieds de Tables et de Vases et Consoles de Sculpture is a print by the Baroque artist Nicolas Pineau. It dates from 1734 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Nouveaux Desseins de Pieds de Tables et de Vases et Consoles de Sculpture is a 1734 engraving by Nicolas Pineau, presenting designs for ornate furniture elements.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two elaborate table legs joined by a curved bracket, featuring twisted, vine-like forms and carved faces, alongside shell-shaped and scalloped details.
Technique & Style
Pineau employed bold, swirling lines and thick, dark shading to convey depth and accentuate the curves of the design, characteristic of the ornate style of the period.
Context
This work exemplifies the decorative elements typical of the Baroque period, known for its elaborate and intricate designs.
Artist & collection
Artist
Nicolas Pineau (1684–1754) was a French carver and ornamental designer, one of the leaders who initiated the exuberant style of the French rocaille or Rococo. He worked in St. Petersburg and Paris.
