Who created "Sofa (Canapé) (part of a set)"?

Sofa (Canapé) (part of a set) was created by Sulpice Brizard in ca. 1770.

When was "Sofa (Canapé) (part of a set)" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1770.

What medium is "Sofa (Canapé) (part of a set)"?

Sofa (Canapé) (part of a set) is Carved and gilded mahogany, modern silk damask.

Is "Sofa (Canapé) (part of a set)" in the public domain?

Yes, Sofa (Canapé) (part of a set) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Sofa (Canapé) (part of a set)

Sulpice Brizard

ca. 1770

Medium

Carved and gilded mahogany, modern silk damask

Dimensions

Overall: 44 × 76 1/2 × 27 in. (111.8 × 194.3 × 68.6 cm)

Classification

Woodwork-Furniture

Culture

French, Paris

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Fletcher Fund, 1957

Accession Number

57.65.1

Tags

Camels

Art Historical Context

Step into the opulent world of 18th-century Parisian salons with this exquisite *Sofa (Canapé)*, crafted around 1770 by master cabinetmaker Sulpicerizard. Hailing from the heart of Louis XV-to-XVI transitional France, this piece—part of a grand set—exemplifies the era's blend of Rococo exuberance and emerging Neoclassical refinement. Brizard, a renowned *ébéniste* working in, created furniture for the elite, where comfort met lavish display in aristocratic homes. The sofa's frame is carved and gilded mahogany, a luxurious tropical wood imported for its durability and rich grain, elevated by i...

Sofa (Canapé) (part of a set)

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