Bed in Egyptian Style, from 'Nouveaux modèles de Tentures (Bibliothèque de l'Ameublement)'
Design for a bedroom inspired by Egyptian decorations. A large canopy bed is placed against a brightly painted wall. The bed is characterized by the large draped canopy which is attached to the ceiling and wall behind it. The draperies show patterns with lotus flowers, sun motifs and are trimmed with tassels.
Artwork Details
- Title: Bed in Egyptian Style, from 'Nouveaux modèles de Tentures (Bibliothèque de l'Ameublement)'
- Artist: Ernest Foussier (French, 1859–1917)
- Lithographer: Henry Sicard (French, active Paris, second half of the 19th century)
- Publisher: Published by E. Thézard Fils, Librarie Speciale d'Architecture , Dourdan (Seine-et-Oise)
- Published in: Dourdan (Seine-et-Oise)
- Date: ca. 1875–85
- Medium: Color lithograph
- Dimensions: Sheet: 18 1/2 × 12 15/16 in. (47 × 32.8 cm)
Image: 13 × 8 7/8 in. (33 × 22.5 cm) - Classifications: Prints, Ornament & Architecture
- Credit Line: Gift of Harvey Smith, 1977
- Object Number: 1977.595.28(1)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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