Who created "Design for Doors"?

Design for Doors was created by Thomas Lainé, French, 1682 – 1739 in late 18th century.

When was "Design for Doors" created?

This artwork was created late 18th century.

Is "Design for Doors" in the public domain?

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

Design for Doors

Thomas Lainé, French, 1682 – 1739

late 18th century

Classification

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council

Accession Number

1921-6-236-14

About this artwork

Research in Progress

Art Historical Context

**Design for Doors** by Thomas LainéFrench, 1682–1739) captures the elegance of French ornamental design from the late 18th century. Though Lainé flourished earlier during the opulent Regency period under Louis XV, this print likely represents a later edition or adaptation of his intricate architectural motifs, showcasing his skill in crafting decorative patterns for functional elements like doors. As a print in the Smithsonian American Art Museum collection, it reflects the era's fascination with lavish interiors, where symmetry, scrolling foliage, and graceful curves defined high-style archi...

Design for Doors

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