# Design for a Town House

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## Artwork

- Artist: [ANDROUET DU CERCEAU, Jacques the Elder](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/androuet-du-cerceau-jacques-the-elder-r3576a5edf6d8a3>)
- Date: 1551-1600
- Technique: Engraving

## Commentary

Jacques Androuet du Cerceau&#39;s first Livre d&#39;Architecture was published in 1559. This book is concerned with the design of town houses, a problem which had rarely been treated before this time. The book presents plans for houses of all sizes, from one suitable to a merchant, to the grandest hôtel of a noble family.

## Related artworks

- [Château de Bury](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/androuet-du-cerceau-jacques-the-elder-r3576a5edf6d8a3/chteau-de-bury-r5dda5ea1ed012c>)
- [Château de Bury](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/androuet-du-cerceau-jacques-the-elder-r3576a5edf6d8a3/chteau-de-bury-r8dcfec33836ab3>)
- [Château de Madrid](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/androuet-du-cerceau-jacques-the-elder-r3576a5edf6d8a3/chteau-de-madrid-r9340cde9eb886f>)
- [Château de Madrid](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/androuet-du-cerceau-jacques-the-elder-r3576a5edf6d8a3/chteau-de-madrid-rfc0e04b20648ab>)
- [Elevation of the Château de Charleval](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/androuet-du-cerceau-jacques-the-elder-r3576a5edf6d8a3/elevation-of-the-chteau-de-charleval-r4649fd99b646b7>)
- [Elevation of the Château de Verneuil](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/androuet-du-cerceau-jacques-the-elder-r3576a5edf6d8a3/elevation-of-the-chteau-de-verneuil-rb819a645ef0f43>)
- [Entrance to the Château, Écouen](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/androuet-du-cerceau-jacques-the-elder-r3576a5edf6d8a3/entrance-to-the-chteau-couen-r3c4d9d6dff28ee>)
- [Exterior view](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/androuet-du-cerceau-jacques-the-elder-r3576a5edf6d8a3/exterior-view-r90631770c9d81e>)
- [Floorplan of Chateau d&#39;Anet](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/androuet-du-cerceau-jacques-the-elder-r3576a5edf6d8a3/floorplan-of-chateau-danet-ra609338bc0746d>)
- [Mantelpiece in Château de Madrid](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/androuet-du-cerceau-jacques-the-elder-r3576a5edf6d8a3/mantelpiece-in-chteau-de-madrid-rb0b27aebfba67f>)
- [Plan of the Château de Charleval](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/androuet-du-cerceau-jacques-the-elder-r3576a5edf6d8a3/plan-of-the-chteau-de-charleval-r362856448b9c3b>)
- [Plan of the Château de Chenonceau](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/androuet-du-cerceau-jacques-the-elder-r3576a5edf6d8a3/plan-of-the-chteau-de-chenonceau-r12937141d34825>)

## Attribution

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