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Bound print by Gilles Paul Cauvet, French, 1731–1788

Medium

Bound print

Classification

Bound print

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council

Accession Number

1921-6-204-61

About this artwork

Research in Progress

Art Historical Context

Gilles Paul Cauvet (1–1788), a skilled French engraver and ornamental designer, created this intriguing *Bound Print* during the vibrant Rococo era of 18th-century France. Active in Paris, Cauvet specialized in detailed prints that served as blueprints for luxury furniture, interiors, and decorative objects. His works bridged fine art and applied design, influencing artisans across Europe with their elegantishes, scrolling motifs, and playful asymmetry—hallmarks of the Rococo's opulent whimsy. As a "bound print," piece likely originates from a collected volume of designs, a common format for ...

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