Elevation d'une Commode à deux tiroirs [et] Elevation d'une Commode à six tiroirs avec une Caisse
![Elevation d'une Commode à deux tiroirs [et] Elevation d'une Commode à six tiroirs avec une Caisse by Juste-François Boucher, French, 1736 – 1782](https://images.artheonmuseum.org/smith/thumb/elevation-dune-commode-a-deux-tiroirs-et-smith-897149-2.webp)
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-256-28
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Juste-François Boucher, son of the renowned Rococo François Boucher, created this elegant print in 1774, showcasing precise elevations—front views—of two commodes: one with two drawers and another with six drawers topped by a case. As a French designer and engraver active during the lavish Louis XVI era, Boucher specialized in decorative arts, producing intricate prints that served as blueprints for master cabinetmakers. Acquired by the Smithsonian American Art Museum through its Advisory Council, this work highlights the fusion of artistry and craftsmanship in 18th-century France. These furn...