Three Chair Designs
Medium
Classification
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...