Object Details
Architect
Louis-Gustave Taraval, French, 1738 – 1794
Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
A mantelpiece is flanked by two closed folding doors. A combination time piece and candle bracket stands on the mantel. A girl and a child are seated beside the dial. Written with ink, bottom framing: "GLT" at left. "Sallon" center; "Compose et dessine par Gustave Taraval architecte/ Inspecteur des Batimens du Roy."
Credit Line
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Date
ca. 1785
Accession Number
1911-28-280
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Type
architecture, interiors
Object Name
Drawing
Type
Drawing
Medium
Pen and black ink, brush and rose and blue watercolor on paper
Dimensions
43 x 67.5 cm (16 15/16 x 26 9/16 in.)
made in
France
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Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
chndm_1911-28-280