Bilder Joseph Beunat (Active 1805–1825) – Neoclassical Figurative and Instrumental Ornaments – Engraving

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This engraving depicts an array of neoclassical decorative elements including figurative, instrumental, and botanical motifs. The composition features two winged female figures holding wreaths and torches, a central lyre draped with grapevines, and several classically inspired vases and urns. Additional smaller studies include a bee, a trident, an anchor, and intricate foliate scrolls. Each design is rendered as a precise technical illustration intended for architectural or interior application. This plate was published as part of the Recueil des dessins de ornements, a comprehensive catalog showcasing the diverse range of plaster and stucco decorations produced by the artist firm.

Joseph Beunat was a prominent French manufacturer and designer who specialized in high-quality architectural ornaments during the Empire and Restoration periods. He established a renowned factory in Sarrebourg and later in Paris, where he utilized innovative techniques to produce mass-market decorative elements that emulated traditional hand-carved stone and wood. His published catalogs served as essential pattern books for architects and craftsmen across Europe, significantly influencing the dissemination of the Empire style.

Artist or Maker: Joseph Beunat .

Dimensions: Approximately 33 cm x 26 cm.

Medium: Engraving .

Date: 1813

Condition Report:
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