Two Scenes at Mont St. Michel and Vitré
Classification
architecture
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Arnold W. Brunner
Accession Number
1948-47-158
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Two Scenes at Mont St Michel and Vitré** (1883) by Arnold Brunner captures the timeless allure of two iconic French architectural landmarks. Created when Brunner was just 26, during his formative travels in Europe, the work depicts Mont St. Michel—a dramatic medieval abbey perched on a tidal island in Normandy—and Vitré, a charming walled town in Brittany known for its granite castles and half-timbered houses. as architecture within the Smithsonian American Art Museum collection, this piece likely reflects Bruncner's keen eye for historic structures, honed early in his career before he becam...