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Divinité Chinoise

Gabriel Huquier, French, 1695–1772

An enthroned chinaman is surrounded by topiary in perspective. Figures on steps to right and left pay homage; trees enframe the scene. Above and below, arabesques composed of herms, medallions, are shown as if seated.

Date

ca. 1730

Type

ornament

Medium

Black chalk, brush and black ink, wash, traces of stylus on cream laid paper, lined

Department

CHNDM

Institution

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Object number

chndm_1911-28-295

Credit

Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council