Frets, from Chippendale Drawings, Vol. II 1754

This drawing, "Frets," from "Chippendale Drawings, Vol. II," is a design plate by renowned English furniture maker Thomas Chippendale. Created in 1754, this plate features three intricate designs for "frets," decorative latticework elements often used in furniture and architectural details. The design's geometric patterns, featuring repeating squares and rectangles, exemplify the elegant and refined aesthetic of Chippendale's style, which became highly influential in 18th-century design. This plate, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, showcases Chippendale's meticulous attention to detail and the enduring appeal of his designs.