DISCOVERART

Thomas Hardwick

Study of Classical Ornament and Detail

1776–79
Pen and red chalk

SEE IT IN PERSON

Not currently on view

In the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York · as of July 2026

View at metmuseum.org ↗Plan a visit ↗

Discussion

Be the first to share your thoughts.

Sign in to join the discussion.

Community guidelines

More by Thomas Hardwick

Classical Frieze with Griffins and Candleabra, and Molding DetailsClassical Frieze with Griffins and Candleabra, and Molding DClassical StudyClassical StudySketch of a Classical PedestalSketch of a Classical PedestalClassical Molding with Human Head, Leaves, Vines and Empty Roundels (recto); Detail of Classical Molding with Eagle In front of a Wreath with Ribbon Below (verso)Classical Molding with Human Head, Leaves, Vines and Empty RSketch of a Classical PedestalSketch of a Classical PedestalTwo Frieze Designs: Decorated with Birds, Reptiles and Vines, Griffins and VasesTwo Frieze Designs: Decorated with Birds, Reptiles and VinesSketch of a Classical PedestalSketch of a Classical PedestalSketch of a Classical Pedestal with GriffinsSketch of a Classical Pedestal with Griffins

More like this

Trophy with Monogram Containing the Letters of LEONARDOSClaude Mellan — Trophy with Monogram Containing the Letters Designs for Ornamental Military Trophies (recto and verso)Enea Vico — Designs for Ornamental Military Trophies (recto Disegni Varij di Polifilo Zancarli (Friezes)Polifilo Giancarli|Odoardo Fialetti — Disegni Varij di PolifThe Young SiegfriedJulius Hübner — The Young SiegfriedHurlacher (recto) and Rappold (verso) Families, from Paul Hector Mair’s Bericht und anzeigen aller Herren Geschlecht der loblichen Statt AugspurgChristoph Weiditz|Paul Hector Mair — Hurlacher (recto) and RTrophées Nouvellement Inventez par J.B. Toro.Jean Bernard Toro|Charles Nicolas Cochin I|Jacques-Nicolas LThe Apocalypse: Christ Mounted on a White HorseJean Duvet (French, 1485–1561) — The Apocalypse: Christ MouDuel of KnightsAnonymous, Italian, 19th century — Duel of KnightsDesign for a Trophy with Sword and a Plumed Helmet Decorated with Grotesques Masks, Classical Motifs.Anonymous, Italian, 17th century — Design for a Trophy with Trophées Nouvellement Inventez par J.B. Toro.Jean Bernard Toro|Charles Nicolas Cochin I|Jacques-Nicolas LDrawing of a Grotesque after a 16th-century Decorative Relief.Filippo Cretoni — Drawing of a Grotesque after a 16th-centurGrotesque panel with satyrs, herms, and strapwork (recto); winged creatures and strapwork (verso)Andrés de Melgar — Grotesque panel with satyrs, herms, and s