Vessels and Roundels with Attributes of Bacchus, Flora, Apollo, and Ceres
ca. 1778–1782
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt
Accession Number
1931-94-626
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
In the late 18th century, artist Richard de Lalonde active from around 1780 to 1796, created *Vessels and Roundels Attributes of Bacchus,, Apollo, and C* (ca. 1778–1782). This, now housed in the Smithsonian American Art Museum as a gift from Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt, exemplifies ornamental designs that flourished during the Louis XVI era. Lalonde specialized in decorative motifs, often drawing from classical antiquity to adorn luxury goods like furniture, ceramics, and textiles. The title reveals a celebration of Roman deities: Bacchus (god of wine), Flora (goddess of flowers), Apollo (patron...