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Crafts of Comfort and Style: Upholstery and Furniture Design in the 1760s from Diderot's Encyclopédie
This original hand-colored antique engraving is from the "Encyclopédie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonné des Sciences, des Arts et des Métiers," which was edited by Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d'Alembert in the 18th century. This particular plate is from Volume 8, which contains illustrations related to various crafts and technologies.
The text below the image provides descriptions of various pieces of furniture and bed types, illustrating the detailed craftsmanship in the field of upholstery (Tapissier). It lists:
1. "Lit à double tombeau" - A bed with a double canopy.
2. "Lit à tombeau simple" - A bed with a simple canopy.
3. "Lit de camp à l'Angloise ou hamac" - A camp bed in the English style or a hammock.
4. "Paravent" - A folding screen.
5. "Ecran" - A fire screen used to shield from the direct heat of a fireplace.
6. "Porte-Batante" - Likely a term for a type of swing door or partition.
These detailed illustrations were meant to serve as a comprehensive resource on the knowledge and techniques of the day. The Encyclopédie is one of the most influential works of the Enlightenment, aiming to collect and disseminate the breadth of human knowledge up to that point. The attention to detail and the fact that these items were significant enough to be included in the Encyclopédie suggests their importance in the cultural and functional life of the period.
- Dimensions:Height: 17.13 in (43.5 cm)Width: 23.43 in (59.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Period:1760-1769
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1765
- Condition:Good. Strong paper with a few vertical folding lines, as issued. Edges a bit rough but overall very good. Study the images carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13675-31stDibs: LU3054338142942
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