Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-403-8
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Charles-Germain de Saint-Aubin’s *Print*** Charles-Germain de Saint-Aubin (1721–1786) was a skilled French engraver and illustrator whose works capture the elegance and wit of 18th-century France, a time of Rococo exuberance transitioning toward Enlightenment ideals. Active in Paris during the reign of Louis XV, Saint-Aubin contributed to the vibrant world of printmaking, often creating detailed etchings and engravings for books, fashion plates, and satirical commentary. This untitled *Print*, held in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Smithsonian Collection, reflects his mastery of th...