Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt
Accession Number
1920-36-463
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Jean-Baptiste Pillement (1728–1808), a versatile French artist of the Rococo era, created this enchanting *Print*, now part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection. Gifted by collectors Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt, the work reflects Pillement's mastery of decorative arts, for which he was celebrated across Europe—from the courts of Lisbon and Warsaw to London's elite circles. Though the exact date and medium remain under research, Pillement's prints typically featured his signature whimsical landscapes, cascading floral motifs, and chinoiserie influences, blending fantasy with natural...