Entryway and Exterior Elevation of the Room on the Place de l'Estrapade
Classification
Bound print
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-207-16
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Jean-François Blondel (1681–1756), a prominent French architect, urban planner, and theorist, created *Entryway and Exterior Elevation the Room on the Place l'Estrapade* in 1751. This print captures the precise architectural details of a Parisian townhouse entryway and facade, reflecting Blondel's expertise in documenting the elegant urban residences of 18th-century France. a leading educator at the Académie Royale d'Architecture, Blondel championed practical, harmonious designs that blended functionality with aesthetic appeal, influencing generations of builders during the Louis XV era. The ...