Who created "Title Page and Goldsmithâs Designs for Boxes and Bottles"?

Title Page and Goldsmithâs Designs for Boxes and Bottles was created by Masson, French, active late 17th and early 18th century in late 17thâearly 18th century.

Is "Title Page and Goldsmithâs Designs for Boxes and Bottles" in the public domain?

Yes, Title Page and Goldsmithâs Designs for Boxes and Bottles is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Title Page and Goldsmithâs Designs for Boxes and Bottles

Q: When was "Title Page and Goldsmithâs Designs for Boxes and Bottles" created?

This artwork was created late 17thâearly 18th century.

Masson, French, active late 17th and early 18th century

late 17thâearly 18th century

Medium

Classification

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council

Accession Number

1921-6-430-1

About this artwork

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Art Historical Context

Step into the opulent world of late 17th- and early 18th-century France with *Title Page and Goldsmith’s for Boxes and Bottles a captivating print by the French artist Masson. Active during this transitional era from Louis XIV's to the lighter Rococo influences of the Regency, Masson created this work as a showcase of intricate designs for luxury metalwork. The print features a title page alongside detailed patterns for ornate boxes and bottles, reflecting the era's fascination with elaborate craftsmanship in goldsmithing—a hallmark of French decorative arts. As a print medium, this artwork e...

Title Page and Goldsmithâs Designs for Boxes and Bottles

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