Designs for a Chimney-piece for Richard Barwell's Drawing Room at Esher, Surrey by Sir William Chambers

Designs for a Chimney-piece for Richard Barwell's Drawing Room at Esher, Surrey 1755 - 1775

drawing, print, architecture

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

homemade paper

ink paper printed

parchment

print

sketch book

tea stained

personal sketchbook

arch

watercolor

architecture

This architectural design by Sir William Chambers, dated 1755 - 1775, showcases a detailed plan for a chimney-piece intended for Richard Barwell's drawing room in Esher, Surrey. The drawing, held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, exhibits a classical aesthetic with ornate details, including fluted columns, a sculpted relief, and a delicate cornice. The inclusion of a scale bar further emphasizes the practicality of this design.