Who created "Ornament Designs for use on Teapots and Bowls"?

Ornament Designs for use on Teapots and Bowls was created by Masson, French, active late 17th and early 18th century in late 17thâearly 18th century.

When was "Ornament Designs for use on Teapots and Bowls" created?

This artwork was created late 17thâearly 18th century.

What medium is "Ornament Designs for use on Teapots and Bowls"?

Ornament Designs for use on Teapots and Bowls is Print.

Is "Ornament Designs for use on Teapots and Bowls" in the public domain?

Yes, Ornament Designs for use on Teapots and Bowls is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Ornament Designs for use on Teapots and Bowls

Masson, French, active late 17th and early 18th century

late 17thâearly 18th century

Medium

Classification

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council

Accession Number

1921-6-434-4

About this artwork

Research in Progress

Art Historical Context

In the late 17th and early 18th centuries, French Masson created *Ornament Designs for Use Teapots and Bow*, a delicate print now housed in the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Active during a vibrant era of European decorative arts, Masson contributed to the tradition of pattern books that guided artisans in crafting luxury household items. This work reflects the growing fascination with tea culture across Europe, where finely ornamented teapots and bowls symbolized refinement and status in bourgeois homes. As a print medium, the piece served a practical purpose: reproducing intricate motifs...

Ornament Designs for use on Teapots and Bowls

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