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Cahier de Plafonds, Cheminées, Chapiteaux, Rosaces etc...

Print
1771 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Engraving. One of six plates depicting designs for ceilings, fireplaces, capitals and 'rosaces'. From La Nouvelle Iconologie.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleCahier de Plafonds, Cheminées, Chapiteaux, Rosaces etc... (series title)
Materials and techniques
Engraving print on paper
Brief description
Engraved ornament print designed by Jean-Charles Delafosse, engraved by Berthault and published by Chéreau in La Nouvelle Iconologie, Paris, 1771. From a set of six plates. Designs for ceilings, fireplaces, capitals, etc.
Physical description
Engraving. One of six plates depicting designs for ceilings, fireplaces, capitals and 'rosaces'. From La Nouvelle Iconologie.
Dimensions
  • Plate height: 22.1 to 22.5cm
  • Plate width: 36.5 to 37.2cm
  • Paper height: 25.6cm
  • Paper width: 40.3cm
Style
Production
First edition of La Nouvelle Iconologie published in 1768. Second edition published by J.-B. Chéreau fils in 1771.
Subjects depicted
Bibliographic references
  • Ornements, architecture. Paris: La Sirène, 1990. Bookseller's catalogue.
  • Ornements, architecture. Paris: La Sirène, 1990. Bookseller’s catalogue.
Collection
Accession number
E.582-1991

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Record createdMarch 2, 2009
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