Chimney Piece Design
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-446-67
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
This 17th-century print, titled Chimney Piece Design, comes from the hand of D. Antoine Pierretz, a French artist known to have been active in 1647. Created during the years 1647 to 1655, the work presents a design for a chimney piece, highlighting the importance of fireplace architecture in European interiors of the time. During the mid-1600s, decorative prints were vital tools for spreading new styles and ideas across workshops and courts. Such designs helped shape the look of homes and public buildings, reflecting the growing emphasis on grandeur and ornamentation in French art and archite...