Ornamental Vase Designs
Medium
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-458-8
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Ornamental Vase Designs *Théodore Bertren, 1772* *Print; Smithsonian American Art Museum, Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council* Created in 1772 by French artist Théodore Bertren, during the vibrant 18th century, *Ornamental Vase* is a delicate print showcasing intricate patterns for decorative vases. This work exemplifies the era's fascination with elegant ornamental arts, a hallmark of French Rococo and emerging Neoclassical styles. Prints like this were essential tools for disseminating sophisticated designs to porcelain makers, silversmiths, and other artisans across Euro...