Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
unknown framemaker
Title:
British, Rococo frame
Date:
mid-18th century
Materials & Techniques:
Carved wood, later patinated gilding over original gilding and sanded frieze
Dimensions:
Frame: 31 7/8 × 37 × 2 5/8 inches (81 × 94 × 6.7 cm)
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1981.25.291FR
Classification:
Frames
Collection:
Frames
Subject Terms:
frame cross-section: Shallow scotia with frieze | frame feature: Original use: portrait format | frame style: Rococo | frame alteration: no alteration | frame status: Out of period | frame ornament: Pierced corner foliate scroll-&-enriched shell cartouches linked by swept flat rails to pierced raffle leaf centres; trailing floral sprigs on rocaille panels; shell sight edge
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:65200