Bound print
Classification
Bound print
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-539-160
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Bound Print by Jean Mariette (1727)** Jean Mariette, a renowned engraver, print dealer, and collector (1660–1742), this *Bound Print* in 1727, a time when Paris buzzed with artistic innovation during the early Rococo era. Mari, part of a prominent family dynasty in the print trade, was celebrated for curating exquisite collections of engravings and etchings. His works bridged the gap between artists and enthusiasts, making high art accessible through affordable prints. This piece, acquired by the Smithsonian American Art Museum through the Advisory Council's purchase, exemplifies the meticu...