Object Design in the Age of Enlightenment: The History of the Royal Free Drawing School in Paris
Magazine Antiques, Jan, 2005
Object Design in the Age of Enlightenment: The History of the Royal Free Drawing School in Paris
By Ulrich Leben
MA-284
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The Royal Free Drawing School, founded in Paris in 1766, trained a number of highly regarded craftsmen, designers, painters, and architects. The beautifully executed drawings illustrated here are paired with similar objects when possible, giving a fascinating look at the design and manufacturing process in France during this period. 128 colorplates, 37 illustrations.
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