Birdcage
Medium
containers
Classification
containers
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Henrietta Haller
Accession Number
1904-16-314
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Birdcage** *Robert Frederick Blum (American, 18571903), 1895* Containers; Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Henrietta HallerRobert Frederick Blum, a prominent American artist of the late 19 century, created *Birdcage* in 1895 during a vibrant period of American decorative arts. Known for his paintings and illustrations influenced by European and Japanese aesthetics—through travels and associations with figures like James Mc Whistler—Blum explored functional objects. This piece, classified as a "," reflects the era's fascination with ornate household items, blending utility with ar...