Lower Part of the Choir, Siena Cathedral
Classification
architecture, interiors
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Walter Shirlaw
Accession Number
1912-16-104
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Visitors to the Smithsonian American Art Museum are invited explore *Lower Part of the Choir Siena Cathedral*, a captivating depiction by Scottish-born American artist Walter Shirl (1838–1909). Created around 1872, this work falls under the classification of architecture and interiors, likely capturing the intricate details of one of Italy's most iconic Gothic landmarks. Shirlaw, who emigrated to the United States and built a career bridging European traditions with American sensibilities, turned his gaze to Siena Cathedral's choir—a sacred space renowned for its soaring vaults, ornate marble ...