Untitled (Egyptian Ornament)
Vivian Smith, Artist
This is one of the
drawings
in our collection.
The place and date where it was made are unknown.
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Object Detail
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Measurements
Support: 379 x 187mm
Media
pencil on paper
Description
Examples of Egyptian design and ornament, such as a scarab beetle, a fan, and a painted paddle. The drawings are based on those published in reference material on the subject, including A Manual of Historic Ornament (1899) by Richard Glazier and Historic Ornament by Auguste Racinet.
Credit Line
Collection of the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui. Gift of Lilian Smith.
Collection Type
Permanent collection
Acquisition Date
19 Aug 1983
