Interior Alcove
Medium
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-341-28
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Step into the elegant world of 17th-century French design with *Interior Alcove*, a captivating print by Jean Le Pautre (1618–1682). Created around 1650, this work captures the opulent Baroque style that defined the reign of Louis XIV. Le Pautre, a master engraver and ornamental designer, was renowned for intricate depictions of architecture, furniture, and interiors, which influenced decorators across Europe. His prints served as blueprints for the grandeur of Versailles and aristocratic homes, blending classical symmetry with lavish detail. As a print medium, *Interior Alcove* exemplifies t...