Quarré
Medium
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-313-95
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Pierre Germain (1703–1783), a French artist, created "Quarré" in 1748 during a period when printmaking flourished across Europe. As an 18th-century print, the work exemplifies the medium’s growing importance in disseminating artistic designs and ideas beyond the confines of royal courts and private collections. Prints like this one often served both decorative and educational purposes, allowing broader audiences to engage with contemporary aesthetics. Housed in the Smithsonian American Art Museum, "Quarré" was acquired through the Advisory Council, underscoring the institution’s commitment ...