Pierre Etienne Falconet

Pierre Etienne Falconet was an artist and printmaker whose documented activity spanned the years 1757 through 1795. His recognized output demonstrates a focus on translating decorative art forms into two-dimensional works.

Falconet is primarily known for his involvement in illustrating models created for the Manufacture Royale de France, drawing figures based on designs devised by Mr. Boucher in 1757. These works frequently depict children engaged in genre or pastoral tasks, referencing the popular aesthetics of the era.

Seven of Pierre Etienne Falconet's prints are preserved in museum collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. These works are centered around the publication Premier Livre de Figures d'après les porcelaines de la Manufacture Royale de France, inventées en 1757, par Mr. Boucher (First Book of Figures after porcelains from the Manufacture Royale de France, devised in 1757, by Mr. Boucher). Key examples from this series include Child with a dog, holding a basket of grapes and Little boy holding a vessel. Other documented images include the Frontispiece with litte boy holding a basket. These historical records of porcelain models are often available today as high-quality prints, allowing for the study and appreciation of Pierre Etienne Falconet prints through institutional holdings.