Design for Doors
1686â1716
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-353-6
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Design for Doors** by Pierre LepautreFrench, 1652–1716) captures the opulent spirit of late 17th-century France during the reign of Louis XIV. Created between 1686 and 1716, this showcases Lepautre's expertise as a designer and engraver, known for intricate ornamental motifs that adorned architecture and furnishings. As a leading figure in French decorative arts, Lepautre contributed to the grandeur of Versailles and the royal workshops, blending classical symmetry with lavish embellishments typical of the Baroque era. Classified as a print, the work likely served as a blueprint for grand d...