Armchair seat 1754 - 1756

textile, sculpture

pencil drawn

rippled sketch texture

shading to add clarity

pencil sketch

old engraving style

bird

textile

flower

text

hand drawn

plant

sculpture

pen-ink sketch

limited contrast and shading

pencil work

decorative-art

intricate and detailed

This 18th-century armchair seat, crafted by Beauvais between 1754 and 1756, features a striking tapestry design. The textile is adorned with a repeating pattern of stylized floral motifs and two flying birds. The seat's design reflects the prevalent Rococo style of the period, characterized by intricate ornamentation and asymmetrical patterns. The piece is a testament to the craftsmanship and artistic ingenuity of the French tapestry workshops of the 18th century, and currently resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.