Trophy Designs
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-391-17
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Trophy Designs** *Pierre Ranson (French, 1736–1786), 1772–77* Print; Smithsonian Collection, Smithsonian American Art Museum into the refined world of 18th French decorative arts with *Trophy Designs* by Pierreanson, a skilled French artist whose career spanned the vibrant courts of Louis XV and XVI. Created between 1772 and 1777, this print showcases Ranson's talent for ornamental design, a hallmark of his era's fascination with elaborate motifs. Acquired through the Museum's Advisory Council, it reflects the Smithsonian's dedication to collecting works that bridge European elegance...