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Summary
This pair of "ajouré," or openwork-carved screens demonstrate the extraordinary technical skills of the ivory cutter. Represented on the pair are two scenes from classical mythology, Dionysus and Ariadne on the island of Naxos, and Leda and the Swan.
Tags
artwork
18th century ivory
art of france in the walters art museum
arts and crafts of france
candle screens
carved ivory objects
dieppe in art
reliefs of leda and the swan
walters art museum
Date
1750
Source
Walters Art Museum
Link
Copyright info
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