Bound print
Classification
Bound print
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-538-145
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Bound Print** by Jean Mariette (, 1660–1742), created in 1727, offers a glimpse into the vibrant of 18th-century print culture. Mariette, a renowned engr, print publisher, and dealer, was a key figure in Paris's art scene during the Regency era—a time of artistic experimentation following the grand Baroque of Louis XIV. His works helped disseminate images of paintings, drawings, and designs to a wider audience, bridging elite patronage and emerging public interest in art. As a "bound print," piece likely belongs to an album or volume, a common format for preserving and displaying prints amo...