Architectural Details
Classification
architecture
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Arnold W. Brunner
Accession Number
1948-47-117
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Architectural Details** by Arnold William Brunner (185–1925) offers a glimpse into the meticulous world of late 19th-century American. Created in 1883, when Brunner was just 26 and early in his career, this captures intricate architectural elements, reflecting the young architect's keen eye for design precision. As a piece classified under architecture in the Smithsonian American Art's collection, it exemplifies the detailed studies that formed the backbone of architectural practice during an era of rapid urban growth in the United States. Brunner would go on to become a leading figure in A...