Bowl
late 19th century
Classification
glasswares
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Edward C. Moën
Accession Number
1945-34-16
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
This elegant bowl, dating to the late 19th century is a fine example of American glassware from the Smithsonian Art Museum's collection.ated as a gift from Mrs. Edward C.ën, it reflects the decorative arts of a transformative era in U.S. history, when glassmaking flourished alongside industrialization and growing middle-class tastes for refined household objects. Classified among glasswares, the bowl likely served both practical and ornamental purposes, embodying the craftsmanship of anonymous artisans who elevated everyday items into art. The late 1800s saw American glass production boom, wi...
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...