Streetscape
19th century
Classification
landscapes
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Museum purchase through gift of various donors
Accession Number
1901-39-581
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Felice Giani (1758–1823), a prominent Italian artist of the Neoclassical era, created *Streetscape* in the 19th century. Active during the late Enlightenment and Napoleonic periods, Giani was renowned his elegant frescoes, architectural decorations, and drawings inspired by ancient Roman motifs. Working primarily in Italy and France, he blended classical precision with a sense of grandeur, often collaborating on grand public and private commissions. This landscape-classified work, now housed in the Smithsonian American Museum through a museum purchase funded by various donors, offers a glimpse...