Design for a door of an organ loft
after 1751
Medium
architecture
Classification
architecture
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1911-28-25
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Design for a Door of an Loft** *by F. Cornille, after 1751* Step into the refined world of 18th American architecture with this elegant design for an organ loft door by F. Corn, an artist active between 1740 and 1756. Created after 1751, this drawing captures the intricate planning essential for church interiors, where organ lofts served as focal points for music and worship. Cornille's work reflects the skilled craftsmanship of the colonial era, when such designs blended functionality with decorative flair to elevate sacred spaces. Organ lofts were prominent features in colonial churc...