Design for a Fireplace 1800 - 1850

"Design for a Fireplace" is an anonymous architectural drawing created sometime between 1800 and 1850. Currently held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this design for a fireplace showcases the intricate details of a Neoclassical aesthetic through its symmetrical, geometric pattern and ornamentation. The piece utilizes a light, linear style of drawing with handwritten dimensions clearly marked, suggesting the practical function of this design. This design would have been instrumental in the construction of a grand, elegant fireplace, reflecting the classical tastes of the period.