Mount
early 19th century
Classification
metalwork
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Mary A. Peoli
Accession Number
1925-3-14
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Mount** *Unknown artist, early 19th* *Metalwork, Smithsonian American Art Museum; Gift of Mary A. Peoli* Nestled in the Smithsonian American Art Museum collection, *Mount* is a captivating example of early 19th American metalwork, a craft that blended functionality with artistic flair during the young nation's post-Revolutionary growth. Dating to this dynamic era—roughly 1800–1830—this piece reflects the skilled hands of anonymous artisans who shaped metal into enduring objects, often for domestic, equestrian, or decorative use. While the precise medium remains under study, its classifi...
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...