Design for a Chimney Piece in the Gallery, now DIning Room, Harewood House, Yorkshire (Elevation) 1769

This is a design for a chimney piece for the gallery, now dining room, of Harewood House, Yorkshire. Designed by Scottish architect Robert Adam in 1769, the drawing is now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. The drawing showcases Adam's signature neoclassical style with its symmetrical form and decorative elements. The frieze depicts a scene from classical mythology, while the two figures flanking the fireplace are draped in flowing robes, adding a sense of elegance and grandeur to the design. This design is a testament to Adam’s mastery of architectural detail and his influence on the development of the neoclassical style in the late 18th century.