Project for a Chinese Pavillion 1730 - 1818

"Project for a Chinese Pavilion" is a detailed architectural drawing by Michel Barthelemy Hazon, completed between 1730 and 1818. The cross-section drawing depicts a pavilion in the Chinese style, popular during the Rococo period. The intricate details of the structure, including the layered roof, decorative elements, and interior furnishings, showcase the influence of East Asian design on European architecture. The drawing, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a fascinating glimpse into the fusion of cultures and artistic trends in 18th-century Europe.