Tile wall facing
ca. 1725
Classification
tiles
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of William Randolph Hearst
Accession Number
1926-43-4-44
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
### Tile Wall Facing, ca. 1725 Step into the elegant world of early 18th-century decoration with this captivating *Tile Wall Facing*, created around 1725 by an unknown. Dating to the Colonial era, this artwork exemplifies the use of tiles as a luxurious wall treatment in American homes, often adorning fireplaces, chimneys, or interior panels. Such installations brought sophistication and durability to living spaces, blending functionality with artistry in an age when imported ceramics were prized status symbols. Though the exact medium remains under study, its classification as tiles suggest...
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...