Medium
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt
Accession Number
1920-36-384
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Jean-Baptiste Pillement (172–1808), a French artist of the Rococo era, created this evocative print, now housed in the Smithsonian American Museum's Smithsonian Collection. the exact date remains unknown, Pillement's oeuvre spanned decorative landscapes, floral motifs, chinoiserie-inspired designs, reflecting the playful elegance of 18th-century European taste. His works bridged painting, etching, and textile design, influencing interiors across France, Portugal, and England. As a print, this piece exemplifies the medium's revolutionary role in democratizing art. Prints allowed intricate comp...