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
1921-6-538-103
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Step into the elegant world of 18th-century French printmaking with *Bound Print* by Jean Mariette (1660–1742), a master engraver, publisher, and art dealer active in Paris during the Regency era. Created in 1727, this work exemplifies the period's fascination with refined reproductive prints, often capturing the grandeur of contemporary paintings or designs. Mariette's contributions bridged art markets across Europe, making high-quality images accessible to collectors and scholars. As a "bound print," this piece was likely compiled into a volume alongside others, a common practice for preser...