LE TRIANON ou PAVILLON DE ST CLOUD
1681â1703
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-533-80
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Step into the grandeur of 17th-century France with *LE TRIANON ou PAVILLON DE ST CLOUD*, a captivating print by Adam Perelle (1638–1695), a masterful French engraver renowned for his intricate topographical views. Created between 1681 and 1703, this work likely depicts one of the opulent royal pavilions—either the elegant Trianon at Versailles or the Pavillon at Saint-Cloud—showcasing the architectural splendor and landscaped gardens that defined Louis XIV's Sun King era. Perelle's prints were more than art; they were vital tools for documenting and disseminating the magnificence of French ch...