Inkstand for the Viceroy Eugène de Beauharnais of Italy, Giuseppe Barberi, Italian, 1746-1809, Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, graphite, on off-white laid paper, Intended to be executed in marble and gilt bronze. Below, an oblong pedestal, upon three steps supported by calices. Alternative designs are suggested for the protruding corners of the pedestal. Above these are standing women with cornucopias. The front of the pedestal is decorated like an entablature; in the frieze hang festoons with circular portrait medallions above them. In the center is an oblong pedestal with two griffins disposed obliquely at the corners, carrying a festoon. Between them is a tablet with relief showing two women, the left of whom wears a crescent in her hair. Above, sculpture in the round of two seated captives supporting a globe, showing Europe, upon their shoulders. At top, Saturn stands on one foot, supporting a dial marked with Roman numerals. Plan at upper right and inscription throughout.