Iron Portal Design
1761-1762
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-226-5
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
This print, titled *Iron Portal Design*, was created by the French artist Moreau between 1761 and 1762. Produced during a period of refined decorative arts in France, the work captures the era’s fascination with elegant architectural details. As a print, it likely served as a model for craftsmen working in wrought iron, allowing intricate patterns to be shared and adapted across workshops and patrons. Though the exact medium remains under study, its classification as a print highlights the important role of reproductive techniques in 18th-century design culture. Such images helped spread soph...