Ornamental Vase Design
1772-1777
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-406-10
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
### Ornamental Vase Design This delicate print, titled *Ornamental Vase* and created by the enigmatic artist St. G... (active in the 18th century between 1772 and1777, captures the of late colonial-era decorative arts. Housed in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection it was thoughtfully acquired through purchase by the Museum's Advisory Council. As a print—likely an etching or engraving—its medium was ideal for reproducing intricate designs, allowing artisans like silversmiths, potters, and cabinetmakers to replicate ornate motifs across workshops. In the 1770s, amid the refined ta...