Cayer de 6 Grilles de Chenets et de Feux de Cheminées
Medium
Etching
Dimensions
Overall: 18 1/8 x 13 x 3/16 in. (46.1 x 33 x 0.4 cm)
Classification
Books
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mrs. William Greenough, 1936
Accession Number
36.35.1(1-6)
Art Historical Context
**Cayer de 6 Grilles de Chenets et de Fe de Cheminées** a captivating 18th-century etching portfolio featuring six intricate designs for fireplace grates, andirons, and chimney. Created between 1740 and 1789 by French ornamentalist Jean Charles Delaf in collaboration with engravers Jacques François Chereau and Pierre G. Berthault, work exemplifies the opulent decorative arts of the Rococo era transitioning into Neoclassicism. Delafosse renowned for his elegant architectural motifs, provided the designs, while the skilled etchers brought them to life through precise line work on metal plates, a...
About the Artist
Jean Charles Delafosse|Jacques François Chereau|Pierre G. Berthault · 1734–1789
French architect. Comment on works: architect; copper engraver Comment on works: Architect; Draughtsman; Ornamentist; Engraver