Tile wall facing
ca. 1725
Medium
tiles
Classification
tiles
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of William Randolph Hearst
Accession Number
1926-43-4-105
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Welcome to the Smithsonian American Art, where the "Tile Wall Facing" (ca. 1725) offers a into early 18th-century craftsmanship. Created by an unknown artist using tiles as its medium, this piece served as a decorative wall element, showcasing the era's blend of utility and ornamentation. Classified within the Smithsonian Collection and credited as a gift from William Hearst, it reflects the museum's commitment to preserving architectural artifacts. Tiles like these were valued for their durability and visual appeal, often used to enhance interiors in homes or public spaces during the colonia...
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...