Façade d'un Bâtiment de l'Ordre Corinthien elevé sur une terrasse
Medium
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-451-20
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Façade d'un Bâtiment de l'Ord Corinthien élevé sur une** (1768) is a delicate print by Flemish artist and architect Jean-François de Neufforge (1714–1791). Created during the height of the Enlightenment's fascination with classical antiquity, this work captures the grandeur of a building facade in the Corinthian—one of the most ornate of ancient Greek architectural styles, distinguished by its scrolling acanthus-leaf capitals. Elevated on a terrace, the design evokes idealized symmetry and elevation, blending practicality with aesthetic splendor. As a print from Neufforge's era, it reflects...