Who created "Bound print"?

Bound print was created by François Nicolas Martinet, French, 1731– ca. 1800 in 18th century.

When was "Bound print" created?

This artwork was created 18th century.

Is "Bound print" in the public domain?

Yes, Bound print is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Bound print

François Nicolas Martinet, French, 1731– ca. 1800

18th century

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

1921-6-559-32

About this artwork

Research in Progress

Art Historical Context

**Bound Print by François Nicolas Martinet** François Nicolas Martinet (1731–ca. 1800), a skilled French engraver of the 18th century, created this *Bound Print*, a collected volume of prints now housed in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Smithsonian Collection. Acquired through purchase by the Museum's Advisory Council, it exemplifies the era's fascination with printmaking as a versatile medium for preserving and sharing intricate illustrations. Martinet's work reflects the Enlightenment's emphasis on precision and detail, often seen in finely rendered engravings that captured the natur...

Bound print

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