Design for a Chimneypiece 1740 - 1800

Sir William Chambers’s "Design for a Chimneypiece" (1740–1800) is an architectural drawing that showcases the neoclassical style popular in the 18th century. Chambers was a prominent architect and designer during the reign of King George III, and his work was characterized by its elegant and restrained ornamentation. This design features a symmetrical layout with a central fireplace flanked by ornate pilasters, a frieze, and a cornice, which are all richly decorated with floral motifs and scrollwork. The drawing highlights the architectural principles of balance and proportion, while emphasizing the details of the chimneypiece that would have been executed in materials such as marble or wood.