Three Chair Designs by Jean-François de Neufforge, Flemish, 1714 – 1791

Medium

Print

Classification

Print

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council

Accession Number

1921-6-456-58

About this artwork

Research in Progress

Art Historical Context

Jean-François de Neufforge a Flemish architect and engraver (171–1791), created intricate designs that bridged Rococo elegance and emerging Neoclassical forms. *Three Chair Designs*, a print from the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection, showcases his talent for functional yet ornate furniture. Produced between 1849 and 1866—long after the artist's death—this work likely reproduces his original 18th-century drawings, highlighting the enduring appeal of his motifs in later publications. As a print medium, it exemplifies how engravings served as vital tools for disseminating architectur...

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