Title Page
Medium
Bound print
Classification
Bound print
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-216-97
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Gilles-Marie Oppenord (2–1742), a distinguished French architect and ornamental designer, is celebrated for his contributions to the Rococo style during the Régence period. This *Title Page*, a bound print dated 1749–1761, likely represents a posthumous publication of his designs, showcasing his mastery in elegant, flowing motifs that influenced European decorative arts. Housed in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Smithsonian Collection, it was acquired through the Advisory Council's purchase, highlighting its enduring appeal across continents. As a bound print, this artwork exemplifies 1...