Library Bookcase, from Chippendale Drawings, Vol. II 1760

This pen-and-ink drawing, created by renowned English furniture designer Thomas Chippendale in 1760, depicts a design for a library bookcase. It features a three-sectioned bookcase with intricate details, including a pediment adorned with a vase, swags, and foliage motifs. The drawing provides a detailed blueprint for the construction of the bookcase, showcasing Chippendale's signature Rococo style and highlighting his influential role in the evolution of English furniture design during the 18th century. The drawing, now held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, serves as a valuable historical document, offering insights into Chippendale's artistic process and the aesthetic preferences of his time.