Ornament Design with Vase and Cameos
Medium
Drawing
Classification
Drawing
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Unknown Donor
Accession Number
1980-32-1461
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Ornament Design with Vase Cameos** * Angelo Pergolesi,, active ca. 1760–1801, 1776* Drawing; Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Unknown Donor in 1776 by Italian designer Michel Angelo Pergolesi this delicate drawing exemplifies the ornamental arts of the late 18 century. Active primarily in England, Pergolesi specialized in intricate designs that bridged Rococo elegance with emerging Neoclassical tastes, drawing inspiration from ancient motifs. His works, often reproduced as prints, guided artisans in crafting ceramics, furniture, and wallpapers, reflecting the era's passion fo...