Corner detail with partially nude male figure
Classification
ornament
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Noah Butkin
Accession Number
1977-110-4-11
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection this *Corner detail with partially nude figure* by Jean-Robert Ango a glimpse into 18th-century European decorative arts. A French artist active in Rome 1759 to 1770, Ango worked during a vibrant period when French expatriates flocked to the Eternal City to study classical antiquity. His career, ending with his death in 177, reflects the era's fascination with ancient Roman motifs, blending Gallic refinement with Italy's sculptural heritage. Gifted by Noah Butkin, this ornament—classified as such—likely adorned architecture, furniture...