Who created "Ornament with Figures"?

Ornament with Figures was created by Juste-Aurèle Meissonnier, French, b. Italy, 1695–1750 in 1695â1750.

When was "Ornament with Figures" created?

This artwork was created 1695â1750.

Is "Ornament with Figures" in the public domain?

Yes, Ornament with Figures is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Ornament with Figures

Juste-Aurèle Meissonnier, French, b. Italy, 1695–1750

1695â1750

Classification

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council

Accession Number

1921-6-31-1

About this artwork

Research in Progress

Art Historical Context

Juste-Aurèle Meissonnier (1695–1750), a pioneering designer born in Italy, was a master of the Rococo, blending exuberant ornamentation with playful asymmetry. Active during the early 18th century under Louis XV, he excelled as an architect, goldsmith, and engraver, creating intricate designs that adorned furniture, silverwork, and interiors. *Ornament with Figures*, a from his lifetime, exemplifies his signature approach to decorative arts, likely featuring stylized human figures amid scrolling motifs that captured the era's taste for elegance and fantasy. As a print, this work served a prac...

Ornament with Figures

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