Roman Catholic Chapel of St. Sylvia
Medium
architecture
Classification
architecture
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Arnold W. Brunner
Accession Number
1948-47-201
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Nestled within the Smithsonian American Art Museum collection is the *Roman Catholic Chapel of St Sylvia*, a striking architectural design by Arnold William Brunner, a prominent American architect (1857–1925). Created between 1887 and 1888, this work captures Brunner's early career explorations during a vibrant era of American architecture, when the nation was rapidly urbanizing and ecclesiastical buildings symbolized community faith and cultural identity. Gifted to the museum by Mrs. Arnold W. Brunner, it highlights the personal legacy of the architect's family. As an architectural piece—lik...