Ceiling Design
Medium
Bound print
Classification
Bound print
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-220-4
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Ceiling Design by Carlo Maria Pozzi (1708)** Nestled the Smithsonian American Art Museum collection, *Ceiling Design* is a captivating bound print created by Italian artist Carlo Maria Pozzi 1708. This, purchased for the museum by the Advisory Council, exemplifies the intricate decorative schemes of the early 18th century. As a bound print—a medium where designs were printed and compiled into albums—it served as a practical tool for architects and artisans, allowing elaborate ceiling motifs to be shared and replicated across grand interiors. Pozzi's work reflects the opulent Baroque era, w...