Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt
Accession Number
1920-36-339
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Jean-Baptiste Pillement (1728–1808), a versatile French artist of the Rococo era, was celebrated for his lavish decorative designs, landscapes, and floral motifs infused with chinoiserie influences. Born in Lyon, he enjoyed an international career, working in England, Portugal, Poland, and beyond, where his intricate patterns adorned tapestries, wallpapers, and porcelain. Pillement's style blended playful fantasy with refined elegance, embodying the opulent tastes of 18th-century aristocracy. This untitled print from the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection showcases Pillement's skill...