Ornamental Vase Design
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-509-11
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Ornamental Vase Design by Juste-François B (1736–1782) the exuberant spirit of mid-18th-century Frenchoco design. Created between 1755 and 1768, this print showcases the artist's talent for intricate ornamental patterns, likely intended as a model for luxury vase production in porcelain or silver. As the son of renowned Rococo master François Boucher, Juste-François carried forward his father's legacy into decorative arts, blending playful asymmetry, scrolling foliage, and delicate motifs that defined the era's opulent aesthetic. Rococo flourished under Louis XV's court, emphasizing eleganc...