Ontwerp voor onder meer een schoorsteenmantel met chenets c. 1810

This is a design for a mantelpiece with chenets by Firma Feuchère. The drawing presents a study in classical symmetry and proportion, executed with delicate precision in pencil. The structure is articulated through vertical lines of the columns, balanced by the horizontal emphasis of the mantel shelf. Atop sits a classical figure, possibly a goddess, flanked by decorative columns, all contributing to a sense of elevated harmony. The design incorporates motifs of classical art and architecture. Here, the use of line not only defines form but also suggests a tension between the solid and the ethereal, reflecting a broader cultural interest in ideal form. The visual language is one of order and rationality, characteristic of design in the neoclassical tradition. The drawing becomes more than just a design proposal, but a statement of cultural values.