Plan du 1er Etage, et Coupe du même Chateau
Medium
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-552-87
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Plan du 1er Étage, et Coupe du Même Château** (1812) by French architect and engraver Jean-Charles Krafft (1764–1833) offers a meticulous glimpse into early 19th-century European grandeur. This detailed print presents both a floor plan of a chateau's first level and a cross-sectional view, showcasing Krafft's expertise in architectural documentation. Created during Napoleon Bonaparte's empire, when interest in classical and neoclassical designs flourished, the work exemplifies the precision of French architectural engraving—a technique that allowed for widespread dissemination of elite build...