Title Page
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-464-1
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
This title page, created in 1748 by French artist Alexis Peyrotte, offers a glimpse into the refined printmaking traditions of 18th-century Europe. As the opening element of what was likely a book or series of designs, it would have welcomed viewers with decorative lettering and ornamental motifs typical of the period’s elegant publications. Though the exact imagery and purpose remain under research, the work reflects the era’s growing interest in accessible printed materials that spread artistic ideas across borders. Peyrotte, active during a time of cultural flourishing in France, contribut...