Title Page
Classification
Bound print
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-216-142
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Gilles-Marie Oppenord (1672–1742), a prominent French artist and designer, is celebrated for his contributions to the ornate Régence style that bridged Baroque and Rococo aesthetics. This *Title Page*, created between 1749 and1761—posthumously after his death—serves as the elegant frontispiece for a volume of prints. Acquired by the Smithsonian American Art Museum its Advisory Council, it exemplifies the enduring appeal of Oppenord's intricate designs in 18th-century European decorative arts. As a bound print, the artwork likely introduces a collection of engravings showcasing Oppenord's mast...