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Two Chimneypiece Designs

Jacques-François Blondel, French, 1705–1774

1727

Two Chimneypiece Designs by Jacques-François Blondel, French, 1705–1774

Classification

Print

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council

Accession Number

1921-6-243-3

About this artwork

Research in Progress

Art Historical Context

**Two Chimneypiece** (1727) by Jacques Blondel showcases the refined architectural vision of this influential French master (1705–1774). Created during the opulent Regency period in France, these designs for ornamental fireplaces—central to 18th-century interiors—reflect Blondel's expertise in blending functionality with elegance. As a pioneering architect and theorist, Blondel championed practical yet beautiful urban planning, and his prints like these helped spread sophisticated design ideas across Europe. Classified as a print in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection, the work l...

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