Design for a Fantastical Landscape with a Column
Medium
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-323-5
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Design for a Fantastical Landscape with a Column** *Maurice Jacques (French, ca. 1712–1784), 1756* *Print; Smithsonian American Art Museum* Created in 1756 by French engraver Maurice Jacques, this print captures the imaginative spirit of mid-18th-century France. The title evokes a whimsical scene blending natural elements with architectural fantasy, centered around a striking column that anchors the composition. Jacques, active during the opulent Rococo era under Louis XV, specialized in intricate prints that brought elaborate designs to wider audiences, making high art more accessible ...