Sketch if Loches and Female Bust
Medium
architecture
Classification
architecture
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Arnold W. Brunner
Accession Number
1948-47-151
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Arnold William Brunner (18571925), a prominent American architect known for hisaux-Arts designs, created this intriguing sketch in 1883, titled *Sketch of Loches and Bust*. At just 26 years old, was likely immersed in European study travels—a common rite of passage for aspiring architects of his era. Loches, a historic town in France's Loire Valley famed for its medieval chateau, provided rich inspiration; the sketch captures architectural details alongside a classical female bust, blending structural observation with sculptural elegance. Classified as architecture within the Smithsonian Amer...