Who created "Button"?

Button was created by Agostino Brunias, Italian, ca. 1730â1796 in late 18th century.

When was "Button" created?

This artwork was created late 18th century.

What medium is "Button"?

Button is costume & accessories.

Is "Button" in the public domain?

Yes, Button is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Button

Agostino Brunias, Italian, ca. 1730â1796

late 18th century

Medium

costume & accessories

Classification

costume & accessories

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Gift of R. Keith Kane from the Estate of Mrs. Robert B. Noyes

Accession Number

1949-94-11

About this artwork

Research in Progress

Art Historical Context

**Button** *Agostino Brunias (Italian, ca. 1730–1796), late 18th century* *Costume & accessories, Smithsonian American Art Museum* Step into the refined world of 18th-century fashion with this intriguing "Button" by Agostino Brunias, an Italian artist whose career bridged Europe and the Caribbean. Dating to the late 1700s, this accessory captures the era's emphasis on elaborate personal adornment, when buttons evolved from functional fasteners into decorative statements on clothing, reflecting social status and craftsmanship. Brunias, best known for his lively paintings of West Indian ...

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