Sketch if Loches and Female Bust

Sketch if Loches and Female Bust by Arnold William Brunner, American, 1857–1925

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...

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