European Decorative Arts and Sculpture Hall Lantern Made in England, Europec. 1759 Designed by Thomas Chippendale, English, 1718 - 1779 Brass, glass * Gallery 298, European Art 1500-1850, second floor 1943-19-1 Purchased with the Joseph E. Temple Fund, 1943 |
LabelThis lantern follows a model that was originally commissioned in wood by William, fifth earl of Dumfries, for Dumfries House, Ayrshire, Scotland. In 1762, Chippendale included an image of the lantern in the third edition of his book Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's Director.* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
