Tower at Enkhuisen, Holland
1897
Medium
Painting
Classification
Painting
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Emily Finch Gilbert through Julia Post Bastedo, executor
Accession Number
1962.13.27
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Art Historical Context
Nestled in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection *Tower at Enkhuis, Holland* (1897) is a painting by Cass Gilbert, the celebrated American architect behind iconic structures like the Woolworth Building. Created during Gilbert's travels in Europe, this work captures the picturesque Dutch town of Enkhuizen—a historic harbor on the IJsselmeer known for its medieval architecture and maritime heritage. The composition highlights the town's prominent tower rising against a watery backdrop, with boats dotting the scene, evoking the serene rhythm of 19th-century Dutch life. As a painter be...