Neoclassical Grandeur: An Architectural Study from the Early 1700s

These prints are detailed architectural engravings by Jean-François de Neufforge, reflecting his meticulous approach to classical architecture during the 18th century. 1. The first ...

Engravings by Jean-François de Neufforge, a French architect and engraver from the 18th century. These images are part of his work "Recueil élémentaire d'architecture," an influentia...

Antique print titled 'This new design of my invention in the Theatrical style (..)'. View of a new building design in theatrical style to Paul Methnuen principal Secretary of Sta...

Architectural Elevations and Floor Plans – Bâtiment de 36 Toises & Bâtiment de 30 Toises by Neufforge, c.1756 This finely engraved architectural plate by Jean-François de Neufforge (1714–1791) presents two detailed building designs from his monumental work Recueil élémentaire d’architecture, published in Paris around 1756. The upper plate is titled Bâtiment de 36 Toises, showing an elegant façade with a richly ornamented frieze above a series of evenly spaced windows and doors, and beneath it, a precisely laid-out floor plan including vestibules, galleries, antechambers, and cabinets. The lower plate, Bâtiment de 30 Toises, continues the theme, depicting a harmonious façade with strong classical symmetry and a pedimented central section, supported by rusticated lower levels. The floor plan mirrors the refined proportions of the elevation, with spacious central halls and symmetrical arrangements of rooms around a portico. Neufforge’s engravings were created to serve as models for architects, builders, and patrons of the mid-18th century, blending French classical design with practical layouts. Each design is meticulously drawn, with architectural elements clearly labeled, providing insight into the period’s emphasis on symmetry, balance, and proportion. Printed in crisp black ink on fine laid paper, this plate pair exemplifies the precision and elegance of 18th-century French architectural engraving...

Three gorgeous early 19th century architectural prints by Louis-Pierre Baltard de la Fresque (1764-1846).

Italian Neo-classic engravings of architecture in a gold frame (18th/19th Cent)

Three gorgeous early 19th century architectural prints by Louis-Pierre Baltard de la Fresque (1764-1846).

Wonderful pair of architectural prints. Copper-plate engravings by J.Newton after designs by Vetruvius Published C.1790 Unframed and not matted.