Fourbisseur, Armes Modernes
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-344-8
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Fourbisseur, Armeses** (1762) is an intriguing 18th-century print by French artist J.R.otte (1733–1784), in the Smithsonian American Art's collection. The title, translating to "Swordsmith, Modern Arms," depicts an artisan polishing or finishing contemporary weapons, reflecting the bustling world of French craftsmanship during the Enlightenment era. Prints like this were vital for showcasing trades, serving as both promotional trade cards and educational illustrations that celebrated technical skill amid Europe's military innovations. Lucotte, active in mid-18th-century France, contributed ...