A Bowl with Flowers
1700–1750
Medium
tableware designs
Classification
tableware designs
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Museum purchase through gift of various donors
Accession Number
1901-39-727
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**A Bowl with Flowers** *Unknown artist, 1700–1750* *Tableware designs, Smithsonian American Art Museum* Nestled in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection, *A Bowl with Flowers* is a delicate tableware design from the early 18th century, created between 1700 and 1750. Acquired through the generous gifts of various donors, this artwork exemplifies the anonymous yet skilled craftsmanship of colonial America's decorative arts. As research into the piece continues, it offers a window into the everyday elegance of the period, where floral motifs adorned functional objects like bowl...
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...