Designs for the Decoration of a Percussion Pistol
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Designs for the Decoration of a Percussion Pistol, Eusebio Zuloaga (ca. 1847), The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Via artnap.com
Designs for the Decoration of a Percussion Pistol, Eusebio Zuloaga (ca. 1847), The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Via artnap.comDesigns for the Decoration of a Percussion Pistol, Eusebio Zuloaga (ca. 1847), The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Via <a href="https://artnap.com/artwork/met-679158">artnap.com</a><figure><a href="https://artnap.com/artwork/met-679158"><img src="https://img.artnap.com/artworks/met/met-679158/web.jpg" alt="Designs for the Decoration of a Percussion Pistol, Eusebio Zuloaga (ca. 1847)" width="1200" height="928" style="max-width:100%;height:auto" loading="lazy"></a><figcaption>Designs for the Decoration of a Percussion Pistol, Eusebio Zuloaga (ca. 1847), The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Via <a href="https://artnap.com/artwork/met-679158">artnap.com</a></figcaption></figure>
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This drawing presents a set of ornamental designs for the decoration of a percussion pistol, showing separate panels such as grips, side plates, and fittings. The surfaces are patterned with floral rosettes, scrollwork, masks, and yellow highlights suggesting gold inlay.
