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works of art
works of art
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DR1988:0437:041
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a pavilion, with stands for musicians on either side. The lower level of the macchina represents a series of fish stalls and the architecture is deliberately rusticated, with cracks in the masonry and vines growing on the arches. The upper level consists of one large and four small canopies held up with columns wrapped with wreaths.
DR1988:0437:041
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a pavilion, with stands for musicians on either side. The lower level of the macchina represents a series of fish stalls and the architecture is deliberately rusticated, with cracks in the masonry and vines growing on the arches. The upper level consists of one large and four small canopies held up with columns wrapped with wreaths.
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Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Date:
printed 1770
printed 1770
Title:
Etching of Posi's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1770
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DR1988:0437:041
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a pavilion, with stands for musicians on either side. The lower level of the macchina represents a series of fish stalls and the architecture is deliberately rusticated, with cracks in the masonry and vines growing on the arches. The upper level consists of one large and four small canopies held up with columns wrapped with wreaths.
Etching of Posi's design for the "seconda macchina" of 1770
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DR1988:0437:041
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a pavilion, with stands for musicians on either side. The lower level of the macchina represents a series of fish stalls and the architecture is deliberately rusticated, with cracks in the masonry and vines growing on the arches. The upper level consists of one large and four small canopies held up with columns wrapped with wreaths.
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works of art
works of art
Date:
printed 1770
printed 1770
People:
Subject:
temporary architecture
temporary architecture
Form:
drawings
Quantity:
22 File
drawings
Quantity:
22 File
Title:
Decorative wood panels for Ontario room, decorative frieze for mezzanine, telecommunications room
Decorative wood panels for Ontario room, decorative frieze for mezzanine, telecommunications room
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Reference number:
ARCH46973
Description:
decorative wood panels for Ontario room, decorative frieze for mezzanine, telecommunications room, convention hall doors, bedroom suite doors, entrance canopy and columns, ticket offices ceiling plan, dining rooms ceiling plans, indicator signs, flowerboxes, floor designs, radiator boxes, lighting coves, mezzanine offices, banquet hall ceiling, carpet design, front office desk
ARCH46973
Description:
decorative wood panels for Ontario room, decorative frieze for mezzanine, telecommunications room, convention hall doors, bedroom suite doors, entrance canopy and columns, ticket offices ceiling plan, dining rooms ceiling plans, indicator signs, flowerboxes, floor designs, radiator boxes, lighting coves, mezzanine offices, banquet hall ceiling, carpet design, front office desk
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Title:
Decorative wood panels for Ontario room, decorative frieze for mezzanine, telecommunications room
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ARCH46973
Description:
decorative wood panels for Ontario room, decorative frieze for mezzanine, telecommunications room, convention hall doors, bedroom suite doors, entrance canopy and columns, ticket offices ceiling plan, dining rooms ceiling plans, indicator signs, flowerboxes, floor designs, radiator boxes, lighting coves, mezzanine offices, banquet hall ceiling, carpet design, front office desk
Decorative wood panels for Ontario room, decorative frieze for mezzanine, telecommunications room
Actions:
ARCH46973
Description:
decorative wood panels for Ontario room, decorative frieze for mezzanine, telecommunications room, convention hall doors, bedroom suite doors, entrance canopy and columns, ticket offices ceiling plan, dining rooms ceiling plans, indicator signs, flowerboxes, floor designs, radiator boxes, lighting coves, mezzanine offices, banquet hall ceiling, carpet design, front office desk
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drawings
Quantity:
22 File
drawings
Quantity:
22 File
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drawings
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209 drawing(s)
drawings
Quantity:
209 drawing(s)
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Reference number:
DR1990:0026:001-209
Description:
- Group of student drawings by George Danforth for the first-year architectural design class taught by Mies van der Rohe at the Armour Institute of Technology in 1938-1939. Mostly sketch plans and interior views which study the relationship between walls, windows, columns and doors in houses. The works were accessioned in the groups that they were received in.
DR1990:0026:001-209
Description:
- Group of student drawings by George Danforth for the first-year architectural design class taught by Mies van der Rohe at the Armour Institute of Technology in 1938-1939. Mostly sketch plans and interior views which study the relationship between walls, windows, columns and doors in houses. The works were accessioned in the groups that they were received in.
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Subject:
architecture, interior design
architecture, interior design
Date:
1938-1939
1938-1939
Title:
First-year architectural design studies made at the Armour Institute of Technology
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DR1990:0026:001-209
Description:
- Group of student drawings by George Danforth for the first-year architectural design class taught by Mies van der Rohe at the Armour Institute of Technology in 1938-1939. Mostly sketch plans and interior views which study the relationship between walls, windows, columns and doors in houses. The works were accessioned in the groups that they were received in.
First-year architectural design studies made at the Armour Institute of Technology
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DR1990:0026:001-209
Description:
- Group of student drawings by George Danforth for the first-year architectural design class taught by Mies van der Rohe at the Armour Institute of Technology in 1938-1939. Mostly sketch plans and interior views which study the relationship between walls, windows, columns and doors in houses. The works were accessioned in the groups that they were received in.
Form:
drawings
Quantity:
209 drawing(s)
drawings
Quantity:
209 drawing(s)
Date:
1938-1939
1938-1939
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Subject:
architecture, interior design
architecture, interior design
Form:
photographs
photographs
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Reference number:
PH1984:0977:614
Description:
The photographs shows the house before the 1886 Charleston earthquake, in which the giant portico was demolished, leaving only its base. The photograph shows the house with the Tower of the Winds portico intact, featuring four Corinthian Capitals modelled after the Tower of the Winds, a time keeping tower, in Athens Greece. After the earthquake, the columns were buried in the back yard.
PH1984:0977:614
Description:
The photographs shows the house before the 1886 Charleston earthquake, in which the giant portico was demolished, leaving only its base. The photograph shows the house with the Tower of the Winds portico intact, featuring four Corinthian Capitals modelled after the Tower of the Winds, a time keeping tower, in Athens Greece. After the earthquake, the columns were buried in the back yard.
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Date:
ca. 1860-1886
ca. 1860-1886
Title:
View of the William Ravenel house, 13 East Battery, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America
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PH1984:0977:614
Description:
The photographs shows the house before the 1886 Charleston earthquake, in which the giant portico was demolished, leaving only its base. The photograph shows the house with the Tower of the Winds portico intact, featuring four Corinthian Capitals modelled after the Tower of the Winds, a time keeping tower, in Athens Greece. After the earthquake, the columns were buried in the back yard.
View of the William Ravenel house, 13 East Battery, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America
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PH1984:0977:614
Description:
The photographs shows the house before the 1886 Charleston earthquake, in which the giant portico was demolished, leaving only its base. The photograph shows the house with the Tower of the Winds portico intact, featuring four Corinthian Capitals modelled after the Tower of the Winds, a time keeping tower, in Athens Greece. After the earthquake, the columns were buried in the back yard.
Form:
photographs
photographs
Date:
ca. 1860-1886
ca. 1860-1886
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Form:
drawings
drawings
Reference number:
DR1964:0016:001
Description:
- This unfinished elevation is for a decorative programme, probably for a chapel composed of arched and pedimented altars and niches which are surmounted by an entablature supported by columns. Decorative elements include marble panels, swags, curtains, ornamental urns and candlesticks. Wash has been loosely applied to the right side of the drawing, while the left remains unfinished with a partially drawn altar and niche.
DR1964:0016:001
Description:
- This unfinished elevation is for a decorative programme, probably for a chapel composed of arched and pedimented altars and niches which are surmounted by an entablature supported by columns. Decorative elements include marble panels, swags, curtains, ornamental urns and candlesticks. Wash has been loosely applied to the right side of the drawing, while the left remains unfinished with a partially drawn altar and niche.
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Subject:
interior design
interior design
Date:
17th century
17th century
Title:
Elevation for a decorative programme, probably for a chapel
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DR1964:0016:001
Description:
- This unfinished elevation is for a decorative programme, probably for a chapel composed of arched and pedimented altars and niches which are surmounted by an entablature supported by columns. Decorative elements include marble panels, swags, curtains, ornamental urns and candlesticks. Wash has been loosely applied to the right side of the drawing, while the left remains unfinished with a partially drawn altar and niche.
Elevation for a decorative programme, probably for a chapel
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DR1964:0016:001
Description:
- This unfinished elevation is for a decorative programme, probably for a chapel composed of arched and pedimented altars and niches which are surmounted by an entablature supported by columns. Decorative elements include marble panels, swags, curtains, ornamental urns and candlesticks. Wash has been loosely applied to the right side of the drawing, while the left remains unfinished with a partially drawn altar and niche.
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drawings
drawings
Date:
17th century
17th century
People:
Subject:
interior design
interior design
Form:
drawings
Quantity:
25 File
drawings
Quantity:
25 File
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Reference number:
ARCH41159
Description:
Signal and A.S.D.I.C. building galley racks, hoods and tables, grade elevations for physical training building, watermeters, C.P.O. building galley layout and smoke pipe, hospital emergency power and lighting building, water meter pits, electrical conduits, steam piping, proposed fire alarm system, bowling alley for Physical Training building, wall and lockers for bowling alley, C.P.O. building beams and columns diagram
ARCH41159
Description:
Signal and A.S.D.I.C. building galley racks, hoods and tables, grade elevations for physical training building, watermeters, C.P.O. building galley layout and smoke pipe, hospital emergency power and lighting building, water meter pits, electrical conduits, steam piping, proposed fire alarm system, bowling alley for Physical Training building, wall and lockers for bowling alley, C.P.O. building beams and columns diagram
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Title:
Signal and A.S.D.I.C. building galley racks, hoods and tables, grade elevations for physical training building
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ARCH41159
Description:
Signal and A.S.D.I.C. building galley racks, hoods and tables, grade elevations for physical training building, watermeters, C.P.O. building galley layout and smoke pipe, hospital emergency power and lighting building, water meter pits, electrical conduits, steam piping, proposed fire alarm system, bowling alley for Physical Training building, wall and lockers for bowling alley, C.P.O. building beams and columns diagram
Signal and A.S.D.I.C. building galley racks, hoods and tables, grade elevations for physical training building
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ARCH41159
Description:
Signal and A.S.D.I.C. building galley racks, hoods and tables, grade elevations for physical training building, watermeters, C.P.O. building galley layout and smoke pipe, hospital emergency power and lighting building, water meter pits, electrical conduits, steam piping, proposed fire alarm system, bowling alley for Physical Training building, wall and lockers for bowling alley, C.P.O. building beams and columns diagram
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drawings
Quantity:
25 File
drawings
Quantity:
25 File
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drawings
drawings
Reference number:
DR1981:0024
Description:
- DR1981:0024 shows a design for what appears to be an ornamental footbridge. No dimensions are given and materials are not indicated, but the structure could not have been erected at a very large scale. The road bed consists of three sections: a central flat section supported on a broad flat arch; and two gently-sloped side sections, each supported on seven small, round-headed arches. The span of the bridge is braced between two sets of double piers. Each of these four piers carries an octagonal kiosk consisting of closed panels below and an open framework above. At the centre of the bridge rises a pavilion formed of sixteen columns on a rectangular plan (six columns on each of the two long sides) supporting a curved gable roof. Above the road bed, the superstructure is decorated with banners, lanterns, fretwork, and inscriptions, all in a style of Chinese derivation.
DR1981:0024
Description:
- DR1981:0024 shows a design for what appears to be an ornamental footbridge. No dimensions are given and materials are not indicated, but the structure could not have been erected at a very large scale. The road bed consists of three sections: a central flat section supported on a broad flat arch; and two gently-sloped side sections, each supported on seven small, round-headed arches. The span of the bridge is braced between two sets of double piers. Each of these four piers carries an octagonal kiosk consisting of closed panels below and an open framework above. At the centre of the bridge rises a pavilion formed of sixteen columns on a rectangular plan (six columns on each of the two long sides) supporting a curved gable roof. Above the road bed, the superstructure is decorated with banners, lanterns, fretwork, and inscriptions, all in a style of Chinese derivation.
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Subject:
architecture, landscape architecture
architecture, landscape architecture
Date:
ca. 1763
ca. 1763
Title:
Design for a bridge in the Chinese style to be erected at Sanssouci
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DR1981:0024
Description:
- DR1981:0024 shows a design for what appears to be an ornamental footbridge. No dimensions are given and materials are not indicated, but the structure could not have been erected at a very large scale. The road bed consists of three sections: a central flat section supported on a broad flat arch; and two gently-sloped side sections, each supported on seven small, round-headed arches. The span of the bridge is braced between two sets of double piers. Each of these four piers carries an octagonal kiosk consisting of closed panels below and an open framework above. At the centre of the bridge rises a pavilion formed of sixteen columns on a rectangular plan (six columns on each of the two long sides) supporting a curved gable roof. Above the road bed, the superstructure is decorated with banners, lanterns, fretwork, and inscriptions, all in a style of Chinese derivation.
Design for a bridge in the Chinese style to be erected at Sanssouci
Actions:
DR1981:0024
Description:
- DR1981:0024 shows a design for what appears to be an ornamental footbridge. No dimensions are given and materials are not indicated, but the structure could not have been erected at a very large scale. The road bed consists of three sections: a central flat section supported on a broad flat arch; and two gently-sloped side sections, each supported on seven small, round-headed arches. The span of the bridge is braced between two sets of double piers. Each of these four piers carries an octagonal kiosk consisting of closed panels below and an open framework above. At the centre of the bridge rises a pavilion formed of sixteen columns on a rectangular plan (six columns on each of the two long sides) supporting a curved gable roof. Above the road bed, the superstructure is decorated with banners, lanterns, fretwork, and inscriptions, all in a style of Chinese derivation.
Form:
drawings
drawings
Date:
ca. 1763
ca. 1763
People:
Subject:
architecture, landscape architecture
architecture, landscape architecture
Form:
drawings
drawings
Title:
Elevation for the choir for the interior design by Bourgeau et Leprohon for Notre-Dame de Montréal
Elevation for the choir for the interior design by Bourgeau et Leprohon for Notre-Dame de Montréal
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Reference number:
AR1996:1001:239
Description:
- This drawing shows the elaborate wood paneling and decorative elements of the altar wall in great detail with some shadow indicated by the use of thick black ink lines. Brown ink is used to further detail the decorative elements on the upper left side of the arch. Window panes are indicated in pen and blue ink. The decorative elements of the columns to the left and right of the drawing are drawn in graphite only.
AR1996:1001:239
Description:
- This drawing shows the elaborate wood paneling and decorative elements of the altar wall in great detail with some shadow indicated by the use of thick black ink lines. Brown ink is used to further detail the decorative elements on the upper left side of the arch. Window panes are indicated in pen and blue ink. The decorative elements of the columns to the left and right of the drawing are drawn in graphite only.
People:
Subject:
architecture, interior design
architecture, interior design
Date:
1869-1876 ?
1869-1876 ?
Title:
Elevation for the choir for the interior design by Bourgeau et Leprohon for Notre-Dame de Montréal
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AR1996:1001:239
Description:
- This drawing shows the elaborate wood paneling and decorative elements of the altar wall in great detail with some shadow indicated by the use of thick black ink lines. Brown ink is used to further detail the decorative elements on the upper left side of the arch. Window panes are indicated in pen and blue ink. The decorative elements of the columns to the left and right of the drawing are drawn in graphite only.
Elevation for the choir for the interior design by Bourgeau et Leprohon for Notre-Dame de Montréal
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AR1996:1001:239
Description:
- This drawing shows the elaborate wood paneling and decorative elements of the altar wall in great detail with some shadow indicated by the use of thick black ink lines. Brown ink is used to further detail the decorative elements on the upper left side of the arch. Window panes are indicated in pen and blue ink. The decorative elements of the columns to the left and right of the drawing are drawn in graphite only.
Form:
drawings
drawings
Date:
1869-1876 ?
1869-1876 ?
People:
Subject:
architecture, interior design
architecture, interior design
Level of archival description:
Sub-series
Sub-series
Title:
Domestic Commissions
Domestic Commissions
Reference number:
CI001.S1.D2
Description:
Hubert and Charles Rohault de Fleury received domestic commissions for both urban housing -hôtel particuliers and apartment houses- and rural dwellings -châteaux, country houses and estates. Hubert also executed designs for furniture and garden pavilions. Hubert' work is characterized by restrained classical exteriors and luxurious Empire style interiors; both Charles' exteriors and interiors, especially those for Hôtels Sauvage and Soltykoff, reflect the exuberance of the Second Empire. The CCA albums include drawings from all stages of the design process but with an emphasis on design development drawings. Hubert's albums contain cost calculations and estimates, notes and letters. In general, the drawings by Charles are from a more developed phase of design than Hubert's; Hubert's commissions are more varied than Charles'. The austere classicism of Hubert's domestic work reflects the prevailing taste of the day and reveals the strong influence of his teacher, Jean Nicholas Louis Durand. The compostional effect of the houses' façades relies on the shape and rhythm of the fenestration and the geometric division by string courses and occasionally, pilasters. Columns are used infrequently as is decorative stonework. The plans are symmetrical and modular. This approach to design is especially evident in the series of proposals for a country house for comte Treilhard (DR1974:0002:034:001-082) and in a group of unidentified designs for houses (DR1974:0002:035:001-034), all of which illustrate an emphasis on plan in the design process and a distinct approach to the composition of the elevations, both derived from Durand. Hubert's domestic work was also influenced by Palladio (see especially DR1974:0002:038:001-029). The interiors and furniture designed by Hubert are typical of the Empire style (1). The drawings in the CCA collection illustrate the materials, palette and ornamental motifs of the period. The garden structures in Hubert's albums are more fanciful than his houses and are either Rustic, Chinoiserie or classical in style (2). His garden designs follow the contemporary French trend for "jardins anglais" with winding paths and naturalistic placement of the vegetation, sometimes in combination with more formal French gardens (3). One of the most comprehensively documented domestic project by Hubert is the Rohault de Fleury House (12-14 rue d'Aguesseau; 1824). The CCA collection contains an interesting series of preliminary drawings for alternate proposals for this house, a number of highly finished wash drawings (including the interior decorative scheme) for the final scheme (DR1974:0002:011:001-08) and several earlier (ca. 1806) proposals (DR1974:0002:035:001-034). The Domaine de la Vallée album (DR1974:0002:025:001-059) is notable for the range of subject matter included as well as for the insights into the character of a working country estate in the nineteenth century. The proposed modifications encompassed both functional (a bridge, a levee, granaries and stables) and aesthetic improvements, such as ornamental garden temples. The renovation of the house also exhibits both functional and aesthetic improvements. (1) Examples of Hubert's interiors and furniture can be found in albums, DR1974:0002:007:001-068, DR1974:0002:011:001-089, DR1974:0002:025:001-059, DR1974:0002:030:001-065 and DR1974:0002:035:001-034. (2) The best examples of his pavilions are found in album, DR1974:0002:038:001-029 with other examples in albums, DR1974:0002:025:001-059, DR1974:0002:030:001-065 and DR1974:0002:035:001-034. (3) Examples are found in albums, DR1974:0002:035:001-034 and DR1974:0002 :025:001-059. Also of note are drawings, DR1974:0002:007:007 and DR1974:0002:007:068.
CI001.S1.D2
Description:
Hubert and Charles Rohault de Fleury received domestic commissions for both urban housing -hôtel particuliers and apartment houses- and rural dwellings -châteaux, country houses and estates. Hubert also executed designs for furniture and garden pavilions. Hubert' work is characterized by restrained classical exteriors and luxurious Empire style interiors; both Charles' exteriors and interiors, especially those for Hôtels Sauvage and Soltykoff, reflect the exuberance of the Second Empire. The CCA albums include drawings from all stages of the design process but with an emphasis on design development drawings. Hubert's albums contain cost calculations and estimates, notes and letters. In general, the drawings by Charles are from a more developed phase of design than Hubert's; Hubert's commissions are more varied than Charles'. The austere classicism of Hubert's domestic work reflects the prevailing taste of the day and reveals the strong influence of his teacher, Jean Nicholas Louis Durand. The compostional effect of the houses' façades relies on the shape and rhythm of the fenestration and the geometric division by string courses and occasionally, pilasters. Columns are used infrequently as is decorative stonework. The plans are symmetrical and modular. This approach to design is especially evident in the series of proposals for a country house for comte Treilhard (DR1974:0002:034:001-082) and in a group of unidentified designs for houses (DR1974:0002:035:001-034), all of which illustrate an emphasis on plan in the design process and a distinct approach to the composition of the elevations, both derived from Durand. Hubert's domestic work was also influenced by Palladio (see especially DR1974:0002:038:001-029). The interiors and furniture designed by Hubert are typical of the Empire style (1). The drawings in the CCA collection illustrate the materials, palette and ornamental motifs of the period. The garden structures in Hubert's albums are more fanciful than his houses and are either Rustic, Chinoiserie or classical in style (2). His garden designs follow the contemporary French trend for "jardins anglais" with winding paths and naturalistic placement of the vegetation, sometimes in combination with more formal French gardens (3). One of the most comprehensively documented domestic project by Hubert is the Rohault de Fleury House (12-14 rue d'Aguesseau; 1824). The CCA collection contains an interesting series of preliminary drawings for alternate proposals for this house, a number of highly finished wash drawings (including the interior decorative scheme) for the final scheme (DR1974:0002:011:001-08) and several earlier (ca. 1806) proposals (DR1974:0002:035:001-034). The Domaine de la Vallée album (DR1974:0002:025:001-059) is notable for the range of subject matter included as well as for the insights into the character of a working country estate in the nineteenth century. The proposed modifications encompassed both functional (a bridge, a levee, granaries and stables) and aesthetic improvements, such as ornamental garden temples. The renovation of the house also exhibits both functional and aesthetic improvements. (1) Examples of Hubert's interiors and furniture can be found in albums, DR1974:0002:007:001-068, DR1974:0002:011:001-089, DR1974:0002:025:001-059, DR1974:0002:030:001-065 and DR1974:0002:035:001-034. (2) The best examples of his pavilions are found in album, DR1974:0002:038:001-029 with other examples in albums, DR1974:0002:025:001-059, DR1974:0002:030:001-065 and DR1974:0002:035:001-034. (3) Examples are found in albums, DR1974:0002:035:001-034 and DR1974:0002 :025:001-059. Also of note are drawings, DR1974:0002:007:007 and DR1974:0002:007:068.
People:
Date:
1802-[1840]
1802-[1840]
Title:
Domestic Commissions
CI001.S1.D2
Description:
Hubert and Charles Rohault de Fleury received domestic commissions for both urban housing -hôtel particuliers and apartment houses- and rural dwellings -châteaux, country houses and estates. Hubert also executed designs for furniture and garden pavilions. Hubert' work is characterized by restrained classical exteriors and luxurious Empire style interiors; both Charles' exteriors and interiors, especially those for Hôtels Sauvage and Soltykoff, reflect the exuberance of the Second Empire. The CCA albums include drawings from all stages of the design process but with an emphasis on design development drawings. Hubert's albums contain cost calculations and estimates, notes and letters. In general, the drawings by Charles are from a more developed phase of design than Hubert's; Hubert's commissions are more varied than Charles'. The austere classicism of Hubert's domestic work reflects the prevailing taste of the day and reveals the strong influence of his teacher, Jean Nicholas Louis Durand. The compostional effect of the houses' façades relies on the shape and rhythm of the fenestration and the geometric division by string courses and occasionally, pilasters. Columns are used infrequently as is decorative stonework. The plans are symmetrical and modular. This approach to design is especially evident in the series of proposals for a country house for comte Treilhard (DR1974:0002:034:001-082) and in a group of unidentified designs for houses (DR1974:0002:035:001-034), all of which illustrate an emphasis on plan in the design process and a distinct approach to the composition of the elevations, both derived from Durand. Hubert's domestic work was also influenced by Palladio (see especially DR1974:0002:038:001-029). The interiors and furniture designed by Hubert are typical of the Empire style (1). The drawings in the CCA collection illustrate the materials, palette and ornamental motifs of the period. The garden structures in Hubert's albums are more fanciful than his houses and are either Rustic, Chinoiserie or classical in style (2). His garden designs follow the contemporary French trend for "jardins anglais" with winding paths and naturalistic placement of the vegetation, sometimes in combination with more formal French gardens (3). One of the most comprehensively documented domestic project by Hubert is the Rohault de Fleury House (12-14 rue d'Aguesseau; 1824). The CCA collection contains an interesting series of preliminary drawings for alternate proposals for this house, a number of highly finished wash drawings (including the interior decorative scheme) for the final scheme (DR1974:0002:011:001-08) and several earlier (ca. 1806) proposals (DR1974:0002:035:001-034). The Domaine de la Vallée album (DR1974:0002:025:001-059) is notable for the range of subject matter included as well as for the insights into the character of a working country estate in the nineteenth century. The proposed modifications encompassed both functional (a bridge, a levee, granaries and stables) and aesthetic improvements, such as ornamental garden temples. The renovation of the house also exhibits both functional and aesthetic improvements. (1) Examples of Hubert's interiors and furniture can be found in albums, DR1974:0002:007:001-068, DR1974:0002:011:001-089, DR1974:0002:025:001-059, DR1974:0002:030:001-065 and DR1974:0002:035:001-034. (2) The best examples of his pavilions are found in album, DR1974:0002:038:001-029 with other examples in albums, DR1974:0002:025:001-059, DR1974:0002:030:001-065 and DR1974:0002:035:001-034. (3) Examples are found in albums, DR1974:0002:035:001-034 and DR1974:0002 :025:001-059. Also of note are drawings, DR1974:0002:007:007 and DR1974:0002:007:068.
Domestic Commissions
CI001.S1.D2
Description:
Hubert and Charles Rohault de Fleury received domestic commissions for both urban housing -hôtel particuliers and apartment houses- and rural dwellings -châteaux, country houses and estates. Hubert also executed designs for furniture and garden pavilions. Hubert' work is characterized by restrained classical exteriors and luxurious Empire style interiors; both Charles' exteriors and interiors, especially those for Hôtels Sauvage and Soltykoff, reflect the exuberance of the Second Empire. The CCA albums include drawings from all stages of the design process but with an emphasis on design development drawings. Hubert's albums contain cost calculations and estimates, notes and letters. In general, the drawings by Charles are from a more developed phase of design than Hubert's; Hubert's commissions are more varied than Charles'. The austere classicism of Hubert's domestic work reflects the prevailing taste of the day and reveals the strong influence of his teacher, Jean Nicholas Louis Durand. The compostional effect of the houses' façades relies on the shape and rhythm of the fenestration and the geometric division by string courses and occasionally, pilasters. Columns are used infrequently as is decorative stonework. The plans are symmetrical and modular. This approach to design is especially evident in the series of proposals for a country house for comte Treilhard (DR1974:0002:034:001-082) and in a group of unidentified designs for houses (DR1974:0002:035:001-034), all of which illustrate an emphasis on plan in the design process and a distinct approach to the composition of the elevations, both derived from Durand. Hubert's domestic work was also influenced by Palladio (see especially DR1974:0002:038:001-029). The interiors and furniture designed by Hubert are typical of the Empire style (1). The drawings in the CCA collection illustrate the materials, palette and ornamental motifs of the period. The garden structures in Hubert's albums are more fanciful than his houses and are either Rustic, Chinoiserie or classical in style (2). His garden designs follow the contemporary French trend for "jardins anglais" with winding paths and naturalistic placement of the vegetation, sometimes in combination with more formal French gardens (3). One of the most comprehensively documented domestic project by Hubert is the Rohault de Fleury House (12-14 rue d'Aguesseau; 1824). The CCA collection contains an interesting series of preliminary drawings for alternate proposals for this house, a number of highly finished wash drawings (including the interior decorative scheme) for the final scheme (DR1974:0002:011:001-08) and several earlier (ca. 1806) proposals (DR1974:0002:035:001-034). The Domaine de la Vallée album (DR1974:0002:025:001-059) is notable for the range of subject matter included as well as for the insights into the character of a working country estate in the nineteenth century. The proposed modifications encompassed both functional (a bridge, a levee, granaries and stables) and aesthetic improvements, such as ornamental garden temples. The renovation of the house also exhibits both functional and aesthetic improvements. (1) Examples of Hubert's interiors and furniture can be found in albums, DR1974:0002:007:001-068, DR1974:0002:011:001-089, DR1974:0002:025:001-059, DR1974:0002:030:001-065 and DR1974:0002:035:001-034. (2) The best examples of his pavilions are found in album, DR1974:0002:038:001-029 with other examples in albums, DR1974:0002:025:001-059, DR1974:0002:030:001-065 and DR1974:0002:035:001-034. (3) Examples are found in albums, DR1974:0002:035:001-034 and DR1974:0002 :025:001-059. Also of note are drawings, DR1974:0002:007:007 and DR1974:0002:007:068.
Level of archival description:
File 2
File 2
Date:
1802-[1840]
1802-[1840]
People:
Form:
drawings
drawings
Actions:
Reference number:
DR1995:0008
Description:
- Details include elevations and sections of handrail moldings, and details of a column's shaft and capital.
DR1995:0008
Description:
- Details include elevations and sections of handrail moldings, and details of a column's shaft and capital.
People:
Subject:
architecture, sculpture
architecture, sculpture
Date:
3 April 1846
3 April 1846
Title:
Details of one or both of the pulpits, church of Santa Maria in Aracoeli, Rome, Italy
Actions:
DR1995:0008
Description:
- Details include elevations and sections of handrail moldings, and details of a column's shaft and capital.
Details of one or both of the pulpits, church of Santa Maria in Aracoeli, Rome, Italy
Actions:
DR1995:0008
Description:
- Details include elevations and sections of handrail moldings, and details of a column's shaft and capital.
Form:
drawings
drawings
Date:
3 April 1846
3 April 1846
People:
Subject:
architecture, sculpture
architecture, sculpture
