Ornamental Vignette
mid- 18th century
Medium
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-489-2
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Ornamental Vignette *Robert Menge Pariset (French, active 173–1762), mid-18th century. Print. Smithsonian American Art Museum, purchased for the Museum by the Advisory CouncilCreated during the lavish Rococo era in mid-18th-century France this *Ornamental Vignette by Robert Menge Pariset exemplifies the period's delight in intricate, playful decoration. Rococo art, flourishing under Louis XV, emphasized asymmetry, scrolling motifs, and nature-inspired flourishes, often seen in architecture, furniture, and printed designs. As a print, it likely served as a reproductive medium, allowing arti...