Designs for Wallpaper and Textiles: Flowers
19th century
Medium
wallpaper designs
Classification
wallpaper designs
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Harvey Smith
Accession Number
1968-107-63
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
This enchanting set of *Designs for Wallpaper and: Flowers*, created by an unknown artist in the19th century, offers a glimpse into the decorative arts of Victorian-era America Housed in the Smithsonian American Art Museum Smithsonian Collection as a gift from Harvey Smith, these wallpaper designs showcase delicate floral motifs destined for both walls and fabrics. With research still underway, they represent the anonymous craftsmanship that adorned countless homes during a time when wallpaper exploded in popularity as an affordable way to bring elegance and nature indoors. In the 19th centur...
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...