Detail from a Frame or Molding Design
Medium
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-460-3
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Detail from a Frame or Molding Design by François Roumier captures the exquisite ornamental artistry of early 18th-century France Created in 1724, this print by the French designer (active late 1600s–1748) showcases a refined detail from a frame or molding pattern, highlighting the era's fascination with intricate decoration. During the Regency period following Louis XIV's reign, such designs reflected a shift toward lighter, more playful motifs that foreshadowed the Rococo style, blending symmetry with floral and scrollwork elements ideal for architecture and furniture. As a print medium, ...