Who created "Chimneypiece Design with Side Paneling"?

Chimneypiece Design with Side Paneling was created by Jacques-François Blondel, French, 1705–1774 in 1727.

What medium is "Chimneypiece Design with Side Paneling"?

Chimneypiece Design with Side Paneling is Print.

Is "Chimneypiece Design with Side Paneling" in the public domain?

Yes, Chimneypiece Design with Side Paneling is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Chimneypiece Design with Side Paneling

Jacques-François Blondel, French, 1705–1774

1727

Medium

Classification

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council

Accession Number

1921-6-243-2

About this artwork

Research in Progress

Art Historical Context

Jacques-François Blondel (170–1774), a leading French architect, urban planner and theorist, created this *Chimneypiece with Side Paneling* 1727. As a of architectural engraving, Blondel produced prints like this one to disseminate innovative designs during France's Regency period, a of opulent experimentation following the grandeur Louis XIV's era. This work exemplifies his skill capturing intricate ornamental elements, showcasing apiece flanked by harmonious side paneling would have graced aristocratic salonsPrinted as an architectural plate, the design the era's emphasis on, graceful curves...

Chimneypiece Design with Side Paneling

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