Bound print
Classification
Bound print
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-538-32
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Bound Print by Jean Mariette (1727)** Jean Mariette, a renowned engraver, printseller, and publisher (0–1742), created this *Bound Print* in 1727, during the vibrant cultural scene of early 18th-century Paris. Active under the reign of Louis XV, Mari was a key figure in the booming print trade, which democratized access to art by reproducing masterpieces for collectors and enthusiasts across Europe. His works often captured the elegance of the Rococo era, blending intricate line work with decorative flair, though the specific subject here remains under ongoing research. As a "bound print,"...