La Sculpture
mid- 18thâlate 18th century
Medium
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-521-3
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**La Sculpture** is a captivating 18th-century print by French artist Alexis Peyte (1699–1769), created during the mid-to-late Rococo era. Peyrotte, renowned for intricate engravings and ornamental designs, often captured the playful elegance of this movement, blending fantasy with refined decorative motifs. Titled "The Sculpture" (translated from French), this work likely personifies or celebrates the art of sculpture, reflecting the period's fascination with the classical arts amid France's opulent cultural flowering under Louis XV. As a print, *La Sculpture* exemplifies the technical prowe...