Elevation of the chimney wall of a salon.
Classification
architecture
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Accession Number
1960-249-3
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Elevation of the Chimney Wall a Salon** *J. G. Garton, English active in U.S.A ca. 1900* This architectural elevation by J. G. Garton captures the refined design of a chimney wall intended for a salon—a formal parlor or drawing room central to turn-of-the-century homes. a precise two-dimensional rendering, it showcases the vertical facade of the fireplace, likely highlighting decorative elements like mantelpieces or paneling that would have served as the room's focal point. Garton, an English architect working in the United States, reflects the era's transatlantic exchange of design ide...