Bilder Denis Diderot (1713–1784) – Menuisier en Bâtiment, Sallon – Engraving (1769)

Beskrivning

"Menuisier en Bâtiment, Sallon" illustrates the architectural elevation and floor plan for a grand salon, showcasing the intricate woodwork and joinery required for high-end interior construction. The upper portion displays a vaulted ceiling with circular skylights and ornate wall paneling supported by classical columns, while the lower section provides a corresponding floor plan with a measurement scale in toises. This engraving is from the Encyclopédie, ou dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des métiers, published in Paris in 1769. The work remains the definitive achievement of the French Enlightenment, meticulously documenting the transition from traditional craftsmanship to standardized industrial design.

Robert Bénard was a highly productive French engraver who served as the primary director for the plates of the Encyclopédie. He specialized in technical and scientific illustration, managing a large workshop to produce thousands of detailed copperplates that visualized complex architectural and mechanical structures for the first time. Bénard's work is characterized by its clarity, precision, and adherence to the descriptive requirements of Enlightenment thinkers like Diderot and d'Alembert. His contributions were essential in transforming the Encyclopédie into a visual record of eighteenth-century technology, artistry, and interior design.

Artist or Maker: Robert Bénard.

Dimensions: Approximately 29 cm x 21 cm.

Medium: Engraving.

Date: 1769.

Condition Report:
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