Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt
Accession Number
1920-36-388
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Jean-Baptiste Pillement (172–1808), a prolific French artist of the Rococo era, renowned for his delicate landscapes, floral motifs, and ornamental designs that bridged painting, tapestry weaving, and printmaking. Active across Europe—from Paris to Lisbon and London—Pillement's work captured the playful elegance of Rococo, often featuring lush, imaginary scenes inspired by nature and exotic fantasies like chinoiserie. Prints were a key medium for him, allowing widespread dissemination of his intricate patterns to decorators, collectors, and fellow artists. This untitled *Print* from the Smith...