Collection de Meubles et Objets de Goût, vol. 1
Medium
Engraving, hand-colored
Dimensions
Overall: 16 1/4 x 11 7/16 x 2 3/4 in. (41.3 x 29 x 7 cm)
Classification
Books
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1930
Accession Number
30.80(1)
Tags
Art Historical Context
**Collection de Meubles et Ob de Goût, vol. 1** (1802–07) is a stunning volume from the early 19th century, by Pierre de La Mangère, editor of influential *Journal des Dames et Modes*, with contributions from engraver Babin. This captures the elegance of French Directoire and early Empire style, showcasing meticulously rendered designs for furniture, decorative objects, and interiors—like the lavish curtains highlighted in its plates. Acquired through the Harris Brisbane Dick Fund in1930, it now resides in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Drawings and Prints department, standing at 16¼ x 11½ x...
About the Artist
Pierre de La Mésangère|Journal des Dames et des Modes|Babin (French|French) · 1761 | –1831 |
French, Pontigné 1761–1831 Paris|