The Comte de Caylus used his etchings to promote the standards of classicism. While many of his peers focused on grand historical scenes, Caylus also recorded the daily life of Paris. He helped catalogue the Royal Collections and produced etchings with clear lines and a focus on form. In etchings like The Faggot Seller, he applies the precision of an archaeologist to a common subject. He avoided the decorative excesses of the Rococo style. Instead, he preferred a more direct and observational method.

Collectors today value the work of Caylus for its historical clarity. His etchings provide a view of eighteenth-century France without the usual sentimentality. The compositions are balanced and restrained. These qualities make his etchings suitable for modern interiors that require a sense of order. His dual identity as a soldier and a scholar gives his etchings a unique perspective. His etchings remain a record of both ancient history and the streets of his own time.