Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt
Accession Number
1920-36-428
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Jean-Baptiste Pillement (172–1808), a French artist of the Rococo era, was renowned for his delicate landscapes, chinoiserie motifs, and designs that graced tapestries, wallpapers, and furniture across Europe. This untitled print, housed in the Smithsonian American Art's Smithsonian Collection, reflects his mastery of printmaking—a medium he used to widely disseminate his intricate, picturesque compositions. Pillement's works often captured the fanciful elegance of the 18th century, blending forms with playful fantasy, influencing decorative arts from Poland to Portugal during his extensive tr...