French style, English mood

Author

Cornforth, John

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

Country life. 1992, Num. 40, Vol. 186, 78-81, 9 col. ill.

ISSN

0045-8856

Abstract (en)

Examines the contribution of the tapestry and furniture maker Paul Saunders to the introduction in the late 18th c. of French-style interiors in English country houses, especially in drawing rooms. Focuses on chairs, Watteauesque tapestries and tapestry upholstery.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 1400-1800 -- Decorative arts -- Furniture -- United Kingdom
• Saunders, Paul, ca.1722-1771
• Interior decoration
• Chairs
• Tapestry
• Great Britain
• 1700-1800
• Relations
• France

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 1400-1800 -- Arts décoratifs -- Mobilier -- Royaume-Uni
• Saunders, Paul, v.1722-1771
• Décoration intérieure
• Chaise
• Tapisserie
• Grande-Bretagne
• 1700-1800
• Relations
• France

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19930401-00366948

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