Oval table
pierre kintzing, david roentgen (1745 – 1807)
Pierre Kintzing & David Roentgen: 18th-century German masters of automata & exquisite cabinetwork. Renowned for intricate mechanical objects like 'La Joueuse de tympanon,' their innovative designs captivated European courts and influenced later artis
Musée Nissim de Camondo (Paris, France)
Discover the Musée Nissim de Camondo in Paris: a stunning tribute to 18th-century French decorative arts & a poignant family legacy tragically impacted by war. Explore opulent rooms filled with furniture, porcelain & tapestries.
Marquetry decoration of flowers tied with ribbons. A central drawer forms a writing table; two side compartments open to reveal hidden drawers that open with a spring mechanism. David Roentgen, cabinetmaker and mechanical engineer to the King and Queen, was renowned for his precision mechanics and delicate marquetry decoration.
About this artwork
- Title: Oval table
- Artist: pierre kintzing, david roentgen
- Year: 1790
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Musée Nissim de Camondo
- Color palette: Pastels
- Color hue: Golden Yellow Range