- Place of origin:
Paris (published)
- Date:
ca. 1750 - 1785 (published)
- Artist/Maker:
Unknown (Engraver)
Basset (publisher) - Materials and Techniques:
Engraving print on paper
- Museum number:
E.430-1991
- Gallery location:
Prints & Drawings Study Room, level E, case CUP, shelf 1, box A
Physical description
Engraving; one of a set of four plates each depicting two commodes or low chests of drawers. Inscribed with title and publisher's details.
Place of Origin
Paris (published)
Date
ca. 1750 - 1785 (published)
Artist/maker
Unknown (Engraver)
Basset (publisher)
Materials and Techniques
Engraving print on paper
Marks and inscriptions
'Plan Élévation géométrale de 2. Comode Cintrée en plan et en Elevation'
Inscribed at the top
'a paris chez basset le jeune rue S. jacques au coin de la rue des Mathurins a. S. genevieve'
Inscribed at the bottom
Dimensions
Height: 35.5 cm plate, Width: 23.6 cm plate, Height: 46.5 cm paper, Width: 30.9 cm paper
Descriptive line
Engraved ornament print published by Basset le Jeune; one of a set of four plates depicting commodes (chests of drawers); Paris, 1750-1785.
Bibliographic References (Citation, Note/Abstract, NAL no)
Ornements, architecture. Paris: La Sirène, 1990. Bookseller's catalogue.
Ornements, architecture. Paris: La Sirène, 1990. Bookseller’s catalogue.
Materials
Printing ink; Paper
Techniques
Engraving (printing process)
Subjects depicted
Furniture; Engraved ornament; Commodes (chests of drawers)
Categories
Prints; Ornament prints
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
