Who created "Corner cabinet (encoignure) (one of a pair)"?

Corner cabinet (encoignure) (one of a pair) was created by Bernard II van Risenburgh in ca. 1745–49.

When was "Corner cabinet (encoignure) (one of a pair)" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1745–49.

Is "Corner cabinet (encoignure) (one of a pair)" in the public domain?

Yes, Corner cabinet (encoignure) (one of a pair) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Corner cabinet (encoignure) (one of a pair)

Q: What medium is "Corner cabinet (encoignure) (one of a pair)"?

Corner cabinet (encoignure) (one of a pair) is Oak veneered with ebony and Coromandel lacquer, cherry wood, and purplewood; gilt-bronze mounts; brocatelle marble top.

Bernard II van Risenburgh

ca. 1745–49

Medium

Oak veneered with ebony and Coromandel lacquer, cherry wood, and purplewood; gilt-bronze mounts; brocatelle marble top

Dimensions

H. 35-7/8 x W. 33-7/8 x D. 26-1/8 in. (91.1 x 86.0 x 66.4 cm)

Classification

Woodwork-Furniture

Culture

French, Paris

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 1983

Accession Number

1983.185.2a, b

Tags

Women

Art Historical Context

This elegant corner cabinet, or *encoignure*, crafted Parisian master Bernard II van Rburgh around 1745–49, the exuberant Rococo style of XV's France. One of a matching pair, it was designed to fit snugly into salon corners, maximizing space in opulent aristocratic interiors while serving as a pedestal for displaying porcelain, silver, or curiosities. Van Rburgh, a leading *ébéniste*, was renowned for his innovative use of exotic materials, blending European craftsmanship with global influences to create furniture that radiated luxury and refinement. The cabinet's construction highlights virt...

Corner cabinet (encoignure) (one of a pair)

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