Medium
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-538-68
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Jean Mariette's *Print* (1727) exemplifies the refined artistry of early 18th-century Frenchmaking. Born in 1660, Mariette was a prominent engraver and art dealer in Paris, part of the illustrious Mariette family dynasty that shaped the European print trade. Active during the Regency period under Philippe II, Duke of Orléans—before Louis XV's full reign—this work captures a moment when prints served as vital conduits for disseminating fashionable designs, architectural ornament, and celebrated paintings to a burgeoning collector class. As a print, this piece highlights the medium's revolution...