Designs for Wall Panels Flanking a Doorway
1790â1800
Medium
architecture
Classification
architecture
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund
Accession Number
1938-88-1579
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Giuseppe Barberi (1746–1809), a prominent Italian architect of the late 18th century, created *Designs for Wall Panelsanking a Doorway* 1790 and 1800. This architectural drawing exemplifies the refined decorative sensibilities of its era, envisioning elegant panels to frame a doorway in a grand interior space. As part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection—acquired through museum purchase and the Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund offers a glimpse into Barberi's expertise in ornamental design, blending functionality with aesthetic harmony. Crafted during a period of neoclassical revival in E...