Ornamental Vase Design
1756-1773
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-500-5
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Ornamental Vase Design** Charles Leviez (French, 1708–1778) the elegant flourish of mid-18th-century French decorative. Created between 1756 and 1773, this print exemplifies ornate aesthetic of the Rococo period, a time when France under Louis XV celebrated lavish, whimsical designs in furniture, ceramics, and silverwork. Leviez, a practitioner in ornamental motifs, likely produced this as a model for artisans, showcasing intricate vase forms that would inspire luxury goods for the aristocracy. As a print—though the exact technique remains under study—this work highlights the pivotal role o...