LE MAITRE D'ARMES
Classification
albums (bound) & books
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-319-18
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**LE MAITRE D'ARMES** (The Fencing Master), created by French artist Christophe Huet in 1743, invites visitors into the elegant world of 18th-century France. Huet (1695–1759), a prominent Rococo decorator and engraver, was renowned for his intricate ornamental designs, often adorning royal residences like Versailles with playful motifs inspired by nature, chinoiserie, and fantasy. This work, classified as a bound album or book from the Smithsonian Collection, likely features his signature whimsical illustrations, capturing the aristocratic fascination with dueling and swordplay during the reig...