White's frames also featured other ornamental details, such as tightly spaced arabesques. This decorative motifs could be seen in both his interior decoration and exterior architectural ornamentation, as exemplified in the frame for Dewing's painting Summer.

LUMINANT ARABESQUE

Image:

Luminant Arabesque

22 Karat gilding, carved wooden frame

50 x 70 cm
20 x 28 in

Molding 18.5 cm, 7.25 in

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