This is a photograph of an ornate cabinet. The cabinet has a black lacquered surface with intricate gold detailing. The decorative elements include rococo-style gilded floral and scroll motifs surrounding the central panels. The central panels depict detailed and colorful scenes of traditional Asian architecture, surrounded by nature. The legs of the cabinet have intricate gold designs. The photograph showcases the fine craftsmanship and artistic details of the cabinet.

Corner-Cupboard (encoignure)

probably 1745/1749

Medium: veneered on oak, stained black, with ebonized wood; japanned on each door with _vernis Martin_; gilded bronze mounts; black and gold Portor marble top
Classification: Decorative Art
Period: 1726 to 1750
Image size: 1085 × 1200px

Description

This is a photograph of an ornate cabinet. The cabinet has a black lacquered surface with intricate gold detailing. The decorative elements include rococo-style gilded floral and scroll motifs surrounding the central panels. The central panels depict detailed and colorful scenes of traditional Asian architecture, surrounded by nature. The legs of the cabinet have intricate gold designs. The photograph showcases the fine craftsmanship and artistic details of the cabinet.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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