Robert Adam & his brothers; their lives, work & influence on English architecture, decoration and furniture (1915)
Swarbrick, John, b. 1879 · London, B.T. Batsford, ltd., New York, C. Scribner's Sons · leaf 256
ighteenth century, the art of marquetry was being practised inEngland by Messrs Chippendale, either under the direct control or elseunder the influence of Robert Adam. Once it was considered thatHepplewhite and Sheraton were the earliest of our English cabinet-makers to avail themselves of this… … HAREWOOD HOUSE 203 tively recent times. Formerly the fireplace was set back in a semi-circular recess, more than 21 ft. in diameter, while paintings by Zucchiwere to be seen upon the walls. Now, both the recess and thepaintings have been removed. In all probability the chimney-piece isthe one by…
Adam, Robert, 1728-1792 · Adam, James, d. 1794 · Architecture · Decoration and ornament, Architectural · Furniture
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