Engraving: Monograms of Two Letters
Classification
ephemera
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt
Accession Number
1925-2-790
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Engraving: Mon of Two Letters** *Nicolas Langlois (French, 1640–1703), ca. 1765* Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Eleanor and Sarah This delicate engraving by French printmaker Nicolas Langlois showcases intertwined monograms formed by two letters, a charming example of 18th-century design. Langlois, active in Paris during the late Baroque era, specialized in prints that bridged fine art and everyday ornamentation. Though dated around 1765—after his lifetime—this work likely reflects the enduring legacy of his workshop, where such patterns were reproduced for practical use. Mo...