Studies of Feet, and a Fluted Shell
Medium
figures
Classification
figures
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Accession Number
1914-38-111
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Francis Augustus Lathrop (1849–1909), an American artist influenced by the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood during his studies in London, created *Studies of Feet, and a Fluted Shell* around 1895. This intimate work captures the artist's meticulous observation of human anatomy and natural forms—a foot rendered with anatomical precision alongside the intricate curves of a fluted shell. As a master of stained glass design and illustration, Lathrop often explored detailed studies like these to refine his craft, bridging realism with decorative elegance. In the late 19th century, such preparatory sketc...