A Design for a State Bed, in Chippendale Drawings, Vol. I — Thomas Chippendale | DiscoverArt

Thomas Chippendale

A Design for a State Bed, in Chippendale Drawings, Vol. I

1761

Pen with black, gray and purple ink, purple and gray washes

38.4 × 24.4 cm (15.1 × 9.6 in)

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