Church at Segovia, Spain
1920
Medium
Painting
Classification
Painting
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Emily Finch Gilbert through Julia Post Bastedo, executor
Accession Number
1962.13.50
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection *Church at Segovia,* (1920) is a painting by Cass Gilbert, the renowned American architect behind iconic structures like New York City's Woolworth Building. Created during a period of transatlantic cultural exchange in the early 20th century, work captures the timeless grandeur of Segovia's historic architecture—likely a Gothic or Romanesque church amid Spain's rugged landscapes. Gilbert, known for his Beaux-Arts precision, turned his architect's eye to canvas, blending his professional fascination with European heritage and personal ...