Game Board, "Cavagnole", late 18th century

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• Object ID: 18215179
• Accession Number: 1921-22-198
• Acquired: 1921
• Short URL: http://cprhw.tt/o/2BmJP/
• Game Board, "Cavagnole", late 18th century. late 18th century. Papier mache, painted and gilded decoration. Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt. 1921-22-198.

Panel "II" Rectangular board, part of a larger set (1921-22-197 to 209), painted in polychrome colors, gilded, and varnished, with 20 rectangular, decorated sections, numbered 21 thru 40, divided into 4 columns. Number 21, at top left, features winged putto gazing into mirror framed by flower wreath; 22, below, with lactating figure of nude female holding globe in her hands; 23 of red capped European Goldfinch perched in tree; 24 of seated nude male with outstretched arm and fire eminating from the top of his head; 25, at bottom left, with putto holding arrow and shield and framed by flowered wreath; 26, at top, with profile bust of peasant woman wearing white cap; 27, below, of basket of turnips; 28 of bare breasted woman dressed in long flowing robes and crown, wielding daggar and standing before burning city; 29 of orange-red flowers, possibly lillies; 30, at bottom, of 3/4 view of peasant woman holding dish containing coin; 31, at top, with figure of bearded, elderly man in large brown cap, and dark coat with broad white collar, holding coin between his thumb and forefinger; 32, below, of pomegranates; 33 of warrior in armored breastplate, plumed helmut, red flowing robe and sword at his side, standing before a masked ship with arm outstreched; 34 of classical urn containing flowers; 35 of beggar playing violin; 36, at top right, of blindfolded putto with horn and quiver in his hands and framed by flowered wreath; 37 of seated nude male with flowing red robes and transparent veil draped over his head, his outstreched arm grasping a nearby branch; 38 of horse with dressy feathered plume, mask and muzzle, bearing large baskets of bread and vegetables on his back; 39 of partially draped, seated figure of sculptor with tools in hands and marble bust to his side; 40, at bottom right, of putto framed by flowered wreath. Numbered rectangles framed by classical grotesque decoration on 4 sides with gold highlights. Left 2 colunms and right 2 columns divided by vertical column of laurel leaves. At top a crest of laurel leaf swags flanks central, gold-framed cartouche inscribed with roman numeral II. Reverse painted a rose color and is unadorned.

This game board is papier mache, painted and gilded decoration with the following markings: Old stamp of Cooper Union Museum on reverse.. Its dimensions are: H x W x D: 33.1 x 22.2 x 0.3cm (13 1/16 x 8 3/4 x 1/8in.).

This game board is dated late 18th century.

Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt. Its provenance is Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt (Gift) We acquired this object in 1921.