Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt
Accession Number
1920-36-439
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Jean-Baptiste Pillement (172–1808), a French artist of the Roc era, created this intriguing print, now housed in the Smithsonian American Museum's Smithsonian Collection. in Lyon, Pillement was renowned for his delicate etchings and designs that blended lush landscapes, fantastical foliage, and exotic motifs inspired by chinoiserie and nature. the exact date and medium of work remain unknown—reflecting ongoing research—Pillement's prints were pivotal in disseminating Rococo aesthetics across Europe, influencing tapestry makers, porcelain decorators, and interior designers during the opulent 18...