Plan et Elevation d'une Porte avec Pilastre
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-253-78
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
This print by French artist Juste-François Boucher (1736–1782), created around 1775, presents a detailed architectural study titled *Plan et Elevation d'une Porte avec Pilastre*. Classified as a print, it illustrates both the overhead plan and frontal elevation of a doorway featuring a pilaster—a flattened, column-like decorative element. Such works were typical of 18th-century Europe, where printed designs circulated widely to guide architects, builders, and artisans in creating fashionable interiors. The title translates to “Plan and Elevation of a Door with Pilaster,” highlighting its prac...