Bruyeres et Marguerites
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-498-5
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Bruyères et Marguerites** is a delicate print created by Charles-Germain de Saintubin, a prominent French engraver and illustrator (1721–1786), between 1757 and 1768. Saint-Aubin, part of a talented family of artists, was renowned for his intricate rococo-style works that captured the elegance of 18th-century French life, often blending whimsy with technical precision. This piece, housed in the Smithsonian American Art's Smithsonian Collection, was acquired through the Advisory Council's purchase, highlighting its enduring appeal to collectors. The title translates to "Heathers and Daisies,...