LA MAISON DE MR. DE BOISFRANT A ST. OUÃN
late 17th century
Medium
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-533-98
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**La Maison de Mr. defrant à St. Ouën** Created by French engraver Adam Perelle (1638–1695) in the late 17th, *La Maison de Mr. Boisfrant à St Ouën* is a print capturing the elegance of a gentleman's residence near Paris. Perelle, renowned for his topographic views and architectural scenes, specialized in intricate engravings that documented the grandeur of French estates during the opulent reign of Louis XIV. This exemplifies his meticulous line work, where fine hatching and cross-hatching techniques bring stone facades, manicured gardens, and sprawling grounds to life with remarkable precis...