Design for an Earring
late 18th century
Classification
jewelry
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund
Accession Number
1938-88-844
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Design for an Earring *Late 18th century* Unknown artist Smithsonian American Art Museum into the elegant world of late 18-century American fashion with this intriguing *Design for an Earring a delicate concept from the Smithsonian American Art's jewelry collection. Created during a transformative era following the American Revolution, when neoclassical tastes inspired by ancient Greece and Rome were sweeping through Europe and the new United States, this piece captures the refined aesthetic of the time. Jewelry designs like this one highlight the growing sophistication of American...
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...