A Bouquet of Flowers
Classification
Bound print
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-215-5
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Jean-Baptiste Pillement's *A Bouquet of Flowers (1760) exemplifies the delicate charm of French Rococo art, a style celebrated for its playful asymmetry, lush ornamentation, and love of nature's abundance. Born in Lyon in 1728, Pillement was a versatile painter, etcher, and designer who widely across Europe, influencing decorative arts from tapestries to porcelain. By mid-century, his floral motifs—like this vibrant bouquet—had become highly sought after, adorning palaces and gardens in an era when opulent still lifes symbolized refinement and fleeting beauty. As a bound print, this work like...