Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Chambers, William, Sir, 1723-1796
Title:
Traité des édifices, meubles, habits, machines et ustensils des chinois : gravé sur les originaux dessinés a la Chine / par M. Chambers, architecte anglois ; compris une description de leurs temples, maisons, jardins, &c.
Alternate Title(s):
Designs of Chinese buildings, furniture, dresses, machines, and utensils. French
Published / Created:
A Paris : Chez le Sieur Le Rouge, ingénieur-géographe du Roi, rue des Grands Augustins, MDCCLXXVI [1776]
Physical Description:
30 p., XX leaves of plates : ill. ; 28 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Engravings by Paul Fourdrinier, Ignace Fougeron, Charles Grignion, Edward Rooker, and Paul Sandby.
Subject Terms:
Architecture -- China -- Early works to 1800. | Clothing and dress -- China -- Early works to 1800. | Gardens -- China -- Early works to 1800. | Furniture -- China -- Early works to 1800. | Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 18th century.
Form/Genre:
Engravings -- 1776.
Contributors:
Fourdrinier, Paul, 1698–1758, engraver. | Fougeron, Ignace, active 18th century-19th century, engraver. | Grignion, Charles, 1721–1810, engraver. | Rooker, Edward, -1774, engraver. | Sandby, Paul, 1731–1809, engraver. | Chambers, William, Sir, 1723–1796. Jardins Chinois.