Projet pour la chaire de Saint-Sulpice, D.8540 (2 of 2), circa 1788

Author(s): wailly, charles de (paris, between 09–11–1729 and 9–11–1730 - paris, 02–11–1798), designer production date: around 1788 dating in century: 18th century type(s) of object(s): drawing, graphic arts name(s): drawing materials and techniques: pen (graphic arts), black ink, wash, watercolor, paper dimensions - artwork: height: 58cm width: 48cm iconographic description: dominated by the statue of charity and framed by hope and faith, the preaching pulpit, supported by its two staircases, seems to float above the audience. We know of several drawings showing, with some variations, this very baroque pulpit project, created by de wailly in 1788. Mode of acquisition: purchase date of acquisition: 1971 institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris inventory number: d. 8540. Date: circa 1788.