Design for the Decoration of a Cornice and Dado with Neoclassical Motifs

Design for the Decoration of a Cornice and Dado with Neoclassical Motifs

Guiseppe Mannocchi

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Design for the decoration of a wall, focused on the motifs for the dado and cornice. The decoration is in neoclassical style and combines colorful decoratif friezes with blue and white cameo-like motifs.

Drawings and Prints

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Design for the Decoration of a Cornice and Dado with Neoclassical MotifsDesign for the Decoration of a Cornice and Dado with Neoclassical MotifsDesign for the Decoration of a Cornice and Dado with Neoclassical MotifsDesign for the Decoration of a Cornice and Dado with Neoclassical MotifsDesign for the Decoration of a Cornice and Dado with Neoclassical Motifs

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