Ornamental Vase Design
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-501-7
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Ornamental Vase** *By L.N. Percenet, French, 1761* *Print; Smithsonian American Art Museum* into the elegant world of 18th French decorative arts with L.N. Percenet's *Ornamental Vase*, a captivating print from1761. Created during the lavish Rococo period, when France led Europe in opulent ornamentation, this work showcases Percenet's skill in envisioning refined vases—likely intended as a model for silversmiths, ceramists, or furniture makers. Acquired by the Smithsonian American Art Museum through its Advisory Council, it highlights the enduring appeal of French design across the Atl...