Landscape
1728â1808
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Bequest of Erskine Hewitt
Accession Number
1938-57-1092
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Jean-Baptiste Pillement's *Landscape*, a captivating print from the Smithsonian American Museum's collection, exemplifies the artist's mastery of 18th-century decorative landscapes. Born in Lyon, France, in 1728 and active until his death in 1808, Pillement was a versatile Rococo painter and draftsman renowned for his intricate, picturesque scenes filled with lush foliage, ruins, and whimsical natural elements. Though the exact date and medium of this print remain under research, it reflects his signature style, which blended French elegance with influences from his travels across Europe, incl...