Architectural Details
Classification
architecture
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Arnold W. Brunner
Accession Number
1948-47-218
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Architectural Details** by Arnold William Brunner (185–1925) offers a glimpse into the early career of this prominent American architect. Created between 1877 and 1880, when Brunner was in his early twenties, the work captures intricate architectural elements, reflecting the meticulous observation skills that would define his later Beaux-Arts masterpieces, such as the Brooklyn Public Library and the U.S. Post Office in New York City. As a student likely influenced by his training at MIT and subsequent studies in Paris, Brunner honed a precise style attuned to classical forms during America's...