Two French Chairs, in Chippendale Drawings, Vol. I
Preparatory drawing for Thomas Chippendale's 'Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's Director'. Published in reverse as plate XIX in the 1754 and 1755 editions, but not reprinted in 1762 edition.
Artwork Details
- Title: Two French Chairs, in Chippendale Drawings, Vol. I
- Artist: Thomas Chippendale (British, baptised Otley, West Yorkshire 1718–1779 London)
- Published in: London
- Date: 1753
- Medium: Black ink and gray wash
- Dimensions: sheet: 8 1/4 x 13 3/16 in. (21 x 33.5 cm)
- Classifications: Drawings, Ornament & Architecture
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1920
- Object Number: 20.40.1(14)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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Thomas Chippendale
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