Designs of Carriage Parts by Jean-François Chopard, French, active 18th century

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...

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