Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt
Accession Number
1920-36-353
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Jean-Baptiste Pillement (1728–1808), a versatile French artist of the Rococo era, was renowned for his delicate landscapes, floral motifs, and chinoiserie designs that blended European elegance with exotic influences. Active across Europe—from Portugal and England to Poland—he created decorative works for tapestries, wallpapers, and porcelain, influencing 18th-century ornamental arts. This print, though its exact date and medium remain under research, exemplifies his mastery of printmaking, a technique he used to disseminate intricate patterns widely among artisans and collectors. Pillement's...