LâAmant Aimé
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-531-19
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**L’Amant Aimé** by François-Thomas M invites visitors into the elegant world of 18th France. Created after 1736 by the artist (1709–1755), this print captures a romantic title—"The Beloved Lover"—evoking of affection and courtship that were popular in the Rococo era's lighthearted decorative arts. Mondon, active during Louis XV's reign, contributed to the flourishing tradition of French printmaking, where intricate engravings adorned homes, books, and collections. As a classified print from the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection—purchased by the Advisory Council—this work highlight...