Bound print
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 ...