Floral Ornament Design
Medium
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-459-1
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Pierre-Philippe Choffard, a leading French engraver of the 18th century (1730–1809), this *Floral Ornament Design around 1764, capturing the elegant exuberance of the Rococo style. Active during Louis XV's reign, Choff specialized in intricate illustrations for books, furniture, and decorative arts, collaborating with architects and designers to popularize lavish motifs. This print reflects the era's fascination with nature-inspired ornamentation, where blooming flowers and scrolling vines adorned everything from Versailles' interiors to porcelain and textiles, symbolizing luxury and refinemen...