Frame
1746â1809
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
1938-88-1908
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Giuseppe Barberi (174–1809), an artist and architect, created this intriguing work titled *Frame* during his active years in the late 18th century. Classified within the architecture category at the Smithsonian American Art Museum it likely represents an ornamental frame—possibly a decorative architectural element or picture frame embodying the refined design sensibilities of its era. Acquired through a museum purchase supported by generous donors and the Eleanor G Hewitt Fund, it joins the prestigious Smithsonian Collection, highlighting cross-cultural exchanges in art collecting. Though the...