Batteries de Cuisine
Medium
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-313-52
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Batteries de Cuisine is a captivating 18th-century print by French artist Pierre Germain (1703–3), created in 1748. As an accomplished engraver and designer, specialized in intricate ornamental works that bridged fine art and decorative crafts. This piece, housed in the Smithsonian American Art's Print Department (purchased by the Advisory Council), exemplifies elegance of Rococo aesthetics during Louis XV's reign, when opulent designs infused everyday life with artistic flair. The title, translating to "Kitchen Batteries" or "Kitchen Utensils," suggests a detailed depiction of cookware and...