Detail from a Frame or Molding Design
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-460-4
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
This delicate *Detail from a Frame or Molding Design* François Roumier, a French artist active in the early 18th century (d. 1748), the ornate decorative arts of the Rococo era. Dated 1750—possibly a posthumous edition or workshop production—this print captures a fragment of intricate architectural ornamentation, showcasing Roumier's skill in rendering elaborate moldings or picture frames. Such designs were highly prized in France during the opulent reign of Louis XV, where they adorned palaces, furniture, and salons, blending symmetry with playful flourishes. As a print, likely an engraving,...