Rathhaus at Dettelbach
Medium
architecture
Classification
architecture
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Arnold W. Brunner
Accession Number
1948-47-206
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Rathhaus at Dbach** *Arnold William Brunner (American, 18571925), 1877–80* *Architecture; Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Arnold W. Brunner* Created when Arnold William Brunner was just in his early twenties, *Rathhaus at Dbach* captures the charming town hall (Rathhaus) of Dettelbach, a historic along Germany's Main River. This architectural rendering, produced between 1877 and 1880, reflects Brunner's early travels and studies in Europe, a common path for aspiring American architects of the era seeking inspiration from Gothic and Renaissance landmarks. As a precise study...