Trophies with Attributes of Bacchus
ca. 1778â1782
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt
Accession Number
1931-94-623
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Discover the enchanting *Trophies with Attributes ofchus* by French artist Richard de Lal, created around 1778–1782. Active during the late 18th century (0–96), Lalonde specialized in ornamental prints that captured the refined elegance of pre-Revolutionary France. This work, classified as a print the Smithsonian American Art Museum collection (gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt), exemplifies the decorative motifs popular among architects and designers of the Louis XVI era. The title evokes classical trophies—artistic assemblages of symbolic objects like garlands, vessels, and instruments—adorn...