Medium
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-404-9
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Henri Sallembier, a French artist active from the late eighteenth into the early nineteenth century, created this 1805 print titled *Vases*. Working during the Napoleonic era, Sallembier contributed to the decorative arts tradition that celebrated classical forms and elegant ornament. His prints often served as models for craftsmen and designers, helping spread refined motifs across Europe and beyond. As a print medium, this work highlights an important means of artistic dissemination in the period. Unlike unique paintings or drawings, prints could be produced in multiples, making intricate d...