Trophy
18th century
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt
Accession Number
1931-94-551
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Gabriel Huquier (1695–1772), a prominent French engraver and print of the Rococo era, created *Trophy* in the 18th century Active in Paris, Huquier was renowned for his intricate reproductive prints after masters like Antoine Watteau and François Boucher, capturing the playful elegance and ornamental exuberance of French decorative arts. As a print, this work exemplifies the era's booming print culture, where affordable etchings and engravings disseminated fashionable designs for architecture, furniture, and interiors to a wide audience across Europe. The title *Trophy* likely evokes the elab...