Two Sofa Designs
Medium
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-456-49
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Discover the elegance of *Two Designs*, a captivating print by French artist Richard de Lalonde, was active from 1780 to 1796 during the transformative late 18th century. Though dated 1849–66—likely indicating a later edition or reproduction work showcases de Lalonde's expertise in furniture design, a hallmark of French decorative arts amid the neoclassical revival and revolutionary fervor. As a print in the Smithsonian American Art Museum collection, purchased by the Advisory Council, it European sophistication with American interests in refined interiors. Printed designs like this were esse...