Spray of Flowers
Medium
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-380-7
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Jean-Baptiste Pillement's *Spray of Flowers* (0) captures the exuberant spirit of the Rococo era, a time when French art celebrated ornate natural forms and playful elegance. Born in Lyon in 1728, Pillement was versatile artist whose intricate floral designs influenced decorative arts across Europe, from tapestries to porcelain. This print, created during his mature period, exemplifies his mastery of delicate, cascading bouquets that blend realism with whimsical stylization, evoking the lavish gardens of Versailles. As a print medium, *Spray of Flowers* served a practical purpose in the 18th ...