Chimney with a Painting of Louis XIV over the Mantle, from 'Grandes Cheminée'

Chimney with a Painting of Louis XIV over the Mantle, from 'Grandes Cheminée'

Jean Le Pautre

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Design for a chimney characterized by double vases and a weapon trophy on top of the mantel. Over the mantel a painting of King Louis XIV on horseback has been placed. The chimney is placed against a wall decorated with a pattern of fleurs-de-lis.

Drawings and Prints

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Chimney with a Painting of Louis XIV over the Mantle, from 'Grandes Cheminée'Chimney with a Painting of Louis XIV over the Mantle, from 'Grandes Cheminée'Chimney with a Painting of Louis XIV over the Mantle, from 'Grandes Cheminée'Chimney with a Painting of Louis XIV over the Mantle, from 'Grandes Cheminée'Chimney with a Painting of Louis XIV over the Mantle, from 'Grandes Cheminée'

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