Design for floor covering
about 1895
Classification
ornament
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Cooper Union Art School
Accession Number
1953-31-23
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Step into the decorative world of the late th century with *Design for Floor Covering* by Standish, created around 1895. This artwork, now housed in the Smithsonian American Museum's Smithsonian Collection, envisioned as a pattern for rugs or carpets—essential elements in Victorian-era homes and public spaces. As a gift from the prestigious Cooper Union Art School, highlights the era's emphasis on practical design education for aspiring artists and craftsmen. The piece emerges from a time when American decorative arts were blossoming amid rapid industrialization, blending functionality with a...
About the Artist
Standish (American) · 1763 –1844
1763–1844