Projet d'une grande Pendule, from 'Oeuvre de Juste Aurele Meissonnier'

Juste Aurèle Meissonnier|Gabriel Huquier|Gabriel Huquier

ca. 1742–48 · Etching and engraving · Drawings and Prints

Design for a large pendule hung in front of a wall panel. The pendule has a round clock dial placed in a large case built up out of rocaille ornaments. On top a winged female figure holding a garland is seated. On the left the garland is supported by the figure of a small cupid. To the left, part of a door is depicted and on the lower right three arms of a candelabra are visible.

Artist

Juste Aurèle Meissonnier|Gabriel Huquier|Gabriel Huquier

Date

ca. 1742–48

Medium

Etching and engraving

Department

Drawings and Prints

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1918