Plan de l'Ordre Corinthien
Medium
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-332-133
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Plan de l'Ordre Corinthien** by Richard de Lalonde captures the elegance of neoclassical architecture in a precise print from the 1780s. This French artist and engraver, active during the late Enlightenment era, specialized in ornamental designs that bridged ancient Roman grandeur with contemporary taste. The title translates to "Plan of the Corinthian," referring to one of the five classical architectural orders—known for its ornate capitals adorned with acanthus leaves—depicting detailed proportions, moldings, and decorative elements essential for architects and designers. Created amid Fr...