Drawing, The elevation of a mantelpiece, ca. 1775, Jean Charles Delafosse, circa 1775

A trophy of weapons is shown over the fireplace. The over mantel includes a mirror and an eagle holding an ovoidal medallion with an inscription in the top center. Date: circa 1775. Dimensions: Sheet: 23.8 x 12.6 cm (9 3/8 x 4 15/16 in.). Medium: black chalk, brown wash, pen and black ink. Collection: Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. Drawing, The elevation of a mantelpiece, ca. 1775 (CH 18172211-2)