Who created "Design for Bed and Canopy"?

Design for Bed and Canopy was created by Charles Hindley and Sons in 1841–84.

When was "Design for Bed and Canopy" created?

This artwork was created 1841–84.

What medium is "Design for Bed and Canopy"?

Design for Bed and Canopy is Brush and brown wash over graphite.

Is "Design for Bed and Canopy" in the public domain?

Yes, Design for Bed and Canopy is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Design for Bed and Canopy

Charles Hindley and Sons

1841–84

Medium

Brush and brown wash over graphite

Dimensions

sheet: 13 3/8 x 9 3/4 in. (33.9 x 24.7 cm)

Classification

Drawings|Ornament & Architecture

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1946

Accession Number

46.38.73

Tags

Beds

Art Historical Context

Step into the opulent world of Victorian design with *Design for Bed and Can* by the esteemed London firm Charles Hindley and Sons, between 1841 and1884. This delicate drawing envisions a grand four-poster bed draped in an elaborate canopy, evoking the lavish bedroom furnishings prized by the era's elite. Measuring just 13⅜ × 9¾ inches, it captures the intricate details of carved posts, flowing drapery, and ornate cresting that defined high-style interiors. Rendered in graphite underdrawing enhanced by brush and brown wash, the work showcases a classic technique for architectural and ornament...

About the Artist

Charles Hindley and Sons · 1841–1917

**Charles Hindley and Sons: Victorian Masters of Furnishing Design** Charles Hindley and Sons was a premier British cabinet-making and upholstery firm based in London, operating primarily from 134 Oxford Street. Established around 1820 by Charles Hugh Hindley, a furniture maker and upholsterer initially on Berners Street, the firm expanded significantly in 1844 by acquiring the rival establishmen...

Design for Bed and Canopy

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