LE REPOS DE CHASSE
Medium
albums (bound) & books
Classification
albums (bound) & books
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-319-8
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**LE REPOS DE CHASSE** (The Hunter's Rest), created by French artist Christophe Huet in 3, invites visitors into the elegant world of 18th Rococo artistry. Huet (1695–1759), a master of decorative painting and engraving, was renowned for his whimsical scenes of nature, hunting, and leisure, often adorning the opulent interiors of French châteaux like Versailles. This work, presented as a bound album or book, reflects the era's fascination with collectible art volumes—lavish compilations of prints and illustrations prized by nobility for their refinement and storytelling. The title evokes a mo...