Section of the House and Proscenium
Medium
architecture, interiors
Classification
architecture, interiors
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Bequest of Erskine Hewitt
Accession Number
1938-57-1439
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Section of the House and Proscenium** by Saverio Avesani, an Italian artist born in 1690, dates to around 1720 and offers a fascinating glimpse into early 18-century architectural design. This detailed section rendering captures the interior structure of a house integrated with a proscenium ornate arch framing a theater stage—highlighting the era's blend of domestic and performative spaces. Avesani working in Italy during the late Baroque period, likely specialized in such precise architectural drawings, which served as blueprints for grand interiors where entertainment and everyday life con...