MEISSONNIER, Juste-Aurčle
(b. 1698, Torino, d. 1750, Paris)

Projet d'une grande Pendule, from 'Oeuvre de Juste-Aurčle Meissonnier'

1742-48
Etching and engraving, 575 x 432 mm
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

It is a design for a large pendule hung in front of a wall panel. The pendule has a round clock dial placed in a large case built up out of rocaille ornaments. On top a winged female figure holding a garland is seated. On the left the garland is supported by the figure of a small cupid. To the left, part of a door is depicted and on the lower right three arms of a candelabra are visible.

The engraver was Gabriel Huquier (1695–1772).