Design for an Urn on a Stand
Classification
Drawing
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1911-28-318
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
"Design for an Urn a Stand" is a captivating drawing by Joseph Anton Seethaler II, a artist (1799–1868) whose work bridges European craftsmanship and early 19th-century design. Created in 1825 and now housed in the Smithsonian American Museum's collection—purchased by the Advisory Council—this piece exemplifies the meticulous preparatory sketches used by artisans of the era. Classified simply as a drawing with medium yet to be specified, it invites ongoing research into Seethaler's techniques and influences. Such designs were vital in workshops, serving as blueprints for elegant decorative ob...