Bergere en Cabriolet Ornée de Sculptures et totalement finie
Medium
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-331-41
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Step into the elegant world of 18th-century French design with *Bergère en Cabriolet Or de Sculptures et totalementie* by Richard de Lalonde, a skilled French artist active from 1780 1796. Created between 1775 and 1788, this intricate print showcases a luxurious cabriolet armchair— a bergère style known for its graceful, curving legs and deep, comfortable seat—adorned with elaborate sculptures and finished to perfection. Lalonde's work captures the opulence of the Louis XVI era, blending Neoclassical symmetry with rococo flourishes. As a print, this piece served as more than decoration; it wa...