Family of Rabbits
Medium
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt
Accession Number
1921-22-348
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Jean-Baptiste Huet, a French artist of the late Rococo period (1745–1810), captures the tender charm of nature in his 1772 print *Family of Rabbits*. in the vibrant artistic milieu of pre-Revolutionary Paris, Huet specialized in idyllic pastoral scenes featuring animals, often blending whimsy with meticulous detail. This print, likely an engraving or etching, exemplifies his skill in translating painterly compositions into accessible reproductive media, making his work popular among collectors and the emerging bourgeoisie. Huet's style reflects the Rococo's love for graceful, playful motifs t...