Designs of Armoires, a Commode, and a Fireplace
Medium
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-451-79
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Designs of Armoires, a Commode, and a Fireplace** *Jean-François de Neufforge (Flemish, 1714–1791), 1768* *Print; Smithsonian American Art Museum* Created in 1768 by Flemish artist and engraver Jean-François de Neufforge, this print showcases elegant designs for armoires (wardrobes), a commode (a low chest of drawers), and a fireplace. Neufforge, who worked extensively in Paris, was renowned for his detailed engravings that captured the refined aesthetics of 18th-century European interiors. Part of his influential *Recueil de décorations intérieures* series, the work reflects the transi...