Funerary Monument
Medium
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-442-6
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Funerary Monument** Charles Eisen (French, 1720–1778) is a captivating 1753 print from the Smithsonian American Art's collection, acquired through generosity of the Museum's Council. As a skilled French engraver active during the Enlightenment era, Eisen produced intricate works that bridged decorative arts and illustration, often reflecting the refined tastes of 18th-century Europe. This piece, housed in the Smithsonian Collection and classified as a print, how such mediums democratized access to sophisticated designs, allowing architects, artists, and patrons to study and replicate elabora...