Designs of Carriage Parts
Medium
Bound print
Classification
Bound print
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-272-13
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Designs of Carriage** *Jean-François Chopard, French, active18th century, ca. 1750* Bound print; Smithsonian American Art Museum into the elegant world of 18th France with *Designs of Carriage* by Jean-François Chopard, masterful bound print from around 1750. Created during the lavish Rococo era, when French aristocracy paraded in opulent coaches, this work captures the intricate engineering and artistry of carriage components. Chopard, active in this vibrant period, likely produced these designs as practical blueprints for coachmakers, blending functionality with decorative flair—th...