Wall with Mirror and Console Table
Medium
Bound print
Classification
Bound print
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-282-68
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
François de Cuvilli the Elder (1695–1768), a Belgian-born architect and designer who thrived in Germany, was a master of the exuberant Rococo style. This 18th-century print, *Wall with Mirror and Console*, captures his flair for opulent interior decoration, showcasing a harmonious wall ensemble typical of elite European residences. Rococo, flourishing in the early 1700s, emphasized playful curves, gilded accents, and delicate motifs, reflecting the refined tastes of Enlightenment-era aristocracy. As a bound print—a meticulously engraved and bound page from a design portfolio—this artwork serv...