Drawing, Design for a Fireplace, Antinous Room, in the Villa Albani, Rome, Italy, 1755–57, 1755–57

Surmounted by a central eagle, floral garland, and corner vases, the overmantel, presented as an elevation, contains an antique relief of antinous. The chimneypiece and fire screen below are decorated by garlands, rosettes, and shells. A man approaches from the left. Below is the plan of the mantelpiece and fireplace. Date: 1755–57. Dimensions: 33.3 x 22.9 cm (13 1/8 x 9 in.). Medium: graphite on off-white laid paper, gray wash, pen and brown ink. Collection: Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.