Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt
Accession Number
1920-36-369
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Jean-Baptiste Pillement (1728–1808), a prolific French artist of the Rococo era, crafted this elegant print, now housed in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Smithsonian Collection. Though the exact date and medium remain under research, Pillement was renowned for his intricate etchings and engravings that captured the whimsical spirit of 18th-century decorative arts. His works often featured lush landscapes, fantastical foliage, and chinoiserie motifs, blending fantasy with natural observation to delight Europe's aristocracy. Pillement's prints held significant cultural sway, influencing ...