Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-539-42
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
This elegant print by Jean Mariette, a French artist (1660–1742), dates to 1727, a vibrant period in French art during the Regency era. Mariette was a skilled practitioner in the burgeoning world of printmaking, which allowed for the widespread dissemination of images from paintings, drawings, and designs by leading masters. Though the specific medium remains unidentified, prints like this one were essential for art education, collecting, and commerce, bridging the gap between elite workshops and broader audiences across Europe. Acquired for the Smithsonian American Art Museum through the Adv...