Man with Buckets
Medium
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-379-14
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Man with Buckets** (1773) is a charming print by French artist Jean-Baptiste Pillement1728–1808), now housed in the Smithsonian American Museum's Smithsonian Collection. Acquired through purchase by the Museum's Advisory Council, work captures Pillement's flair for everyday subjects amid the elegance of the late Rococo. As research on the piece continues, it offers a glimpse into 18th-century printmaking, a medium that allowed artists like Pillement to disseminate intricate designs widely and affordably across Europe. Pillement, a versatile Rococo master, was renowned for his delicate lands...