Ornamental Vase Design
1737-1749
Medium
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-258-7
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Edme Bouchardon (1698–1762), a leading French sculptor and engraver of the Rococo era, created this *Ornamental Vase Design* between 1737 and 1749. Renowned for his elegant decorative works under Louis XV, Bouchardon blended classical influences with the playful asymmetry of Rococo style, often designing ornate objects for the royal court and aristocracy. This print captures his mastery in translating sculptural ideas into intricate patterns, showcasing vases adorned with scrolling motifs, floral garlands, and mythical figures—hallmarks of 18th-century French ornamental art. As a print medium...