Elevation d'une Porte a placard a deux vanteaux
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-253-49
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Juste-François Boucher (1736–1782), son of the renowned Rococo master François Boucher, created *Elevation d'une Porte à Placard à Deux Vantaux* around 1775. This French print depicts a precise architectural elevation of a two-panel wardrobe door, showcasing the ornate decorative designs typical of late 18th-century European furniture making. As a print, it served as a practical pattern or model for artisans, bridging fine art and craftsmanship during France's opulent Louis XVI era. Boucher's work reflects the transition from exuberant Rococo flourishes to more restrained Neoclassical eleganc...