Design for a Chimneypiece by Sir William Chambers

Design for a Chimneypiece 1740 - 1800

drawing, print

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

hand written

homemade paper

ink paper printed

parchment

print

tea stained

nude colour palette

warm-toned

watercolor

This detailed architectural drawing by Sir William Chambers is a design for a chimneypiece, a fireplace surround. Created between 1740 and 1800, the drawing exemplifies the Neoclassical style popular in 18th century England. The drawing is a blueprint of a chimneypiece with precise measurements for construction. It was a common practice for architects to provide these working drawings for patrons to build from. The drawing is now a part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection in New York.