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Double-Leaf Doors

c. 1790s
(French, 1751–1829)
France, 18th century
oil on wood
Framed: 287 x 154 x 6 cm (113 x 60 5/8 x 2 3/8 in.); Unframed: 274 x 63 cm (107 7/8 x 24 13/16 in.)
Gift of Grace Rainey Rogers in memory of her father, William J. Rainey 1942.2.12.b
Location: 202 French Neoclassical Decorative Arts
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Description

Shifts in style and taste often result in changes to original architectural details. Rousseau painted these doors with imitation dark wood grain. Another craftsman later scraped off the dark color surrounding the classical designs. This set has recently been conserved.
Double-Leaf Doors

Double-Leaf Doors

c. 1790s

Pierre Rousseau

(French, 1751–1829)
France, 18th century

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