Design for a Chimneypiece

Sir William Chambers British, born Sweden
1740–1800
Not on view

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Object Information
  • Title: Design for a Chimneypiece
  • Artist: Sir William Chambers (British (born Sweden), Göteborg 1723–1796 London)
  • Date: 1740–1800
  • Medium: Pen and ink, brush and wash
  • Classifications: Drawings, Ornament & Architecture
  • Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittesley Fund, 1949
  • Object Number: 49.56.44
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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