Cheminées a la Royalle... 1675 - 1935

"Cheminées a la Royalle..." is an engraving by Pierre Le Pautre, a prominent French architect and designer, created between 1675 and 1935. The artwork depicts a detailed design for a fireplace, showcasing the intricate ornamentation and grandeur of the Rococo style popular during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Le Pautre's masterful depiction of the fireplace's elaborate carvings, intricate moldings, and symmetrical arrangement of elements exemplifies the elegance and sophistication of the period. The engraving, now held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the refined tastes and decorative artistry of French design during the Rococo era.