POELE formant encoignure et orné de figures en bas-reliefs
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-407-10
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Louis-Gustave Taraval1738–1794), a prominent French engraver and ornamental designer, created *POELE formant enignure et orné de figures en basiefs* around 1791. This captures a neoclassical design for a corner stove—or *poêle*—that doubles as elegant furniture, adorned with sculptural bas-relief figures. Taraval's work reflects the refined decorative arts of late 18th-century France, blending functionality with artistry during the turbulent years of the Revolution. As a master of intricate engravings, Taraval specialized in architectural and furniture motifs, often disseminating innovative d...