Heurtoirs à une Branche
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-330-144
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Richard de Lalonde, a engraver active from 1780 to 1796, created *Heurtoirs à une Branche* between 1775 and 1788. This print, now housed in the Smithsonian American Museum's collection (purchased by the Advisory Council), showcases Lalonde's expertise in ornamental designs. The title translates to "Door Knockers on a," suggesting a delicate depiction of functional hardware reimagined with natural motifs, typical of his intricate engravings that catered to architects, furniture makers, and during France's late Rococo era. In the opulent world of pre-Revolutionary France, prints like this serve...