Design for the rest of a chair or a cushion, to be executed in tapestry
Medium
Drawing
Classification
Drawing
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Eleanor Garnier Hewitt
Accession Number
1903-12-47
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Alphonse de Neuv, a prominent French artist (1835–1885) best known for his vivid depictions of military life during the Franco-Prussian, showcased his versatility in this preparatory drawing from around 1880. Titled *Design for the Rest of Chair or a Cushion, to be Executed in Tapestry*, reveals Neuville's engagement with decorative arts at the height of the Aesthetic Movement and the revival of historicism in European design. In an era when artists increasingly bridged fine art and craft, such sketches served as blueprints for luxurious furnishings, blending elegance with functionality for af...