Medium
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt
Accession Number
1920-36-543
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Jean-Baptiste Pillement (172–1808), a French artist of the Rococo era, renowned for his delicate landscapes, floral motifs, and chinoiserie designs that bridged painting, tapestry weaving, and printmaking. across Europe—from Paris to Lisbon and London—Pillement's work captured the playful elegance of the late Baroque transitioning into Neoclassicism, influencing decorative arts and fashion. This print, though undated and details under research, exemplifies his mastery in producing intricate reproductive prints that popularized his whimsical, nature-inspired compositions among collectors and de...