Jean Baptiste Blaise Simonet

Jean Baptiste Blaise Simonet was a prolific printmaker active across the mid-to-late eighteenth century, with a documented working period spanning from 1742 to 1794. His contributions to the art of engraving are recognized through the presence of his work in major American institutions, establishing his historical significance within the era. Today, works by Simonet are preserved in prestigious collections, including the National Gallery of Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Art Institute of Chicago.

Nine of Simonet's prints are currently represented across these museum collections. His documented output often focused on mythological and social subjects, including notable examples such as The triumph of the Graces, La soiree des Thuileries, and Rose and Colas. The work known as Le danger du tête-à-tête is also held in collections, sometimes listed by its English title, The Danger of the Private Conversation.

As an artist whose active period concluded in the 18th century, many Jean Baptiste Blaise Simonet prints are now considered part of the public domain. This historical status facilitates the availability of high-quality prints and provides scholars and enthusiasts with access to downloadable artwork for study and reproduction.