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271 Haarlem Reception Room
Abraham van der Hart, c. 1793 - c. 1795
Willem Philip Kops and Cornelia de Wolff commissioned this room for their renovated house at 74 Nieuwe Gracht in Haarlem. As affluent Mennonite merchants, they belonged to an elite group of regents committed to advancing art and science. The architect Abraham van der Hart designed the ground floor, with this Neoclassical reception room as high point. On the doors, the personifications of ‘Truth’ and ‘Prudence’ greeted the guests. The decor and the colour scheme of the panelling, upholstery, and furniture were meticulously coordinated with the assistance of a specialised upholsterer, who purchased materials and oversaw the installation. The marble mantelpiece probably came from Italy, the carpet from Aubusson (France), the furnishings from Amsterdam, the silk wall coverings and upholstery from Lyon (France), and the glass chandelier and candelabra from England. <br>
- Artwork typearchitectural element, interieuronderdeel, betimmering
- Object numberBK-15613