Chimneypiece, in Chippendale Drawings, Vol. I 1748 - 1758

This is a pencil drawing by Thomas Chippendale, considered one of the most influential English furniture designers of the 18th century. The drawing, created between 1748 and 1758, is part of his "Chippendale Drawings" series, which offered designs for furniture, including chimneypieces, chairs, and tables. The design for this elaborate, rococo-style chimneypiece with its swirling scrolls and intricate carvings, is an example of the elegant and refined aesthetic that Chippendale championed. The drawing is now part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.