Doorway in Orléans
Classification
architecture
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Arnold W. Brunner
Accession Number
1948-47-129
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Doorway in Orléans Arnold W. Brunner (1857–1925), a pioneering American architect, captured this architectural study in 1883 during his formative travels in Europe. Born in New York City, Brunner was immersed in the rich heritage of French design at a pivotal moment in his career, just as he honed skills that would later define his Beaux-Arts masterpieces back home. Orléans, a historic city south of Paris famed for its Gothic cathedral and Renaissance facades, provided ideal inspiration for young architects seeking classical elegance amid rapid industrialization. Classified as architectur...