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
1921-6-460-6
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
This delicate print captures a detailed section of an ornate frame or architectural molding, showcasing the intricate decorative motifs favored in mid-18th-century French design. Created by François Roumier, a French artist active until 1748, the work dates to 1750 and reflects the elegant, flowing lines typical of ornamental patterns used in interiors and furnishings of the period. As a print, it likely served as a model or study for craftsmen, allowing such refined designs to be shared and replicated across workshops. Housed in the Smithsonian American Art Museum, this piece highlights the ...