Church Door (Porte d'Eglise), from Book of Portes Cocheres and Church Doors (Livre de Porte Cochere, et Porte d'Église...), Plate 4
Plate 4 of a series of six plates representing portes cocheres and church doors. This design is characterized by a double door within a round arch and a play of ovals. First are the horizontal ovals at the top of the doors. They are surmounted by winged mascarons of children, and are framed by consoles and a garland. The second important ovals are placed vertically within a rectangular frame and decorated with vegetation. Lastly, the bottom part of the doors are octogonal in shape but are oblong as to resemble ovals.
Artwork Details
- Title: Church Door (Porte d'Eglise), from Book of Portes Cocheres and Church Doors (Livre de Porte Cochere, et Porte d'Église...), Plate 4
- Artist: G. Feuillet (French, about 1675)
- Publisher: Nicolas Bonnart (ca. 1637–1718)
- Date: ca. 1675
- Medium: Engraving
- Dimensions: Plate: 11 11/16 × 8 5/8 in. (29.7 × 21.9 cm)
Sheet: 12 7/8 × 9 9/16 in. (32.7 × 24.3 cm) - Classifications: Prints, Ornament & Architecture
- Credit Line: Gift of Estate of Ogden Codman, 1951
- Object Number: 51.644.136(4)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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