Drawing for a girandole bracketThomas Chippendale · 1760

  • Creation date1760
  • MuseumLeeds Museums - Galleries

Thomas Chippendale (1718 – 1779)

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The drawing depicts an unusual furniture form, a wall bracket for a bust with a pair of candle branches issuing from each side. The style is a mixture of rococo and classical, executed in Thomas Chippendale senior

About this artwork

  • Title: Drawing for a girandole bracket
  • Artist: Thomas Chippendale
  • Year: 1760
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Leeds Museums - Galleries
  • Color intensity: Balanced
  • Perceived brightness: brilliant

Questions & Answers

How do the colors of "Drawing for a girandole bracket" relate to each other?

"Drawing for a girandole bracket" by Thomas Chippendale displays a unified palette color harmony.

What is the color identity of "Drawing for a girandole bracket" by Thomas Chippendale?

The color identity of "Drawing for a girandole bracket" by Thomas Chippendale: a monochrome palette, dominated by putty (#dad1bd).

Is "Drawing for a girandole bracket" by Thomas Chippendale a portrait, landscape or square composition?

The format of "Drawing for a girandole bracket" is portrait. This is useful when planning where a reproduction will be placed.

How old was Thomas Chippendale when creating "Drawing for a girandole bracket" in 1760?

When "Drawing for a girandole bracket" was created in 1760, Thomas Chippendale - born in 1718 - was 42 years old.

What are the reproduction rights of "Drawing for a girandole bracket" at the Leeds Museums - Galleries?

The original "Drawing for a girandole bracket" is at the Leeds Museums - Galleries, and the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired.

What is the creation date of "Drawing for a girandole bracket" by Thomas Chippendale?

"Drawing for a girandole bracket" dates from 1760. The date places the work within Thomas Chippendale's career and its era.

Who created "Drawing for a girandole bracket"?

The artist behind "Drawing for a girandole bracket" is Thomas Chippendale. The work is catalogued under Thomas Chippendale's name.

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