Richard de Lalonde

Richard de Lalonde was a decorative designer and artist active during the latter half of the 18th century, with his documented period of production spanning 1765 through 1780. His surviving output focuses primarily on detailed, practical drawings intended for architecture, interior decoration, and furniture design.

Five major works representing Richard de Lalonde’s output are currently preserved in museum collections, notably at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. These include three specific designs demonstrating his specialization in ornamental architectural components: Two Designs for Ornament, Two Views of a Bracket, and Design for a Bed.

Crucially, Lalonde is also known for disseminating his concepts through publications. The record of his collected works includes two volumes, Oeuvres Diverses de Lalonde. Tome 1. and Oeuvres Diverses de Lalonde. Tome 2. These highly detailed drawings served as critical reference material for artisans and cabinetmakers of the period. Today, Richard de Lalonde prints and designs are widely studied by historians of decorative arts. The availability of high-quality prints derived from his original sketches ensures that his contributions remain accessible. As many of his designs are now in the public domain, they are frequently available as downloadable artwork for academic reference.