Vices Theme, with Woman Smoking
late 19th century
Medium
containers
Classification
containers
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener
Accession Number
1980-14-358
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Vices Theme, with Smoking** *Late 19th century* *Containers; Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Stephen W. Br and Carol B. Br* Nestled in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection this enigmatic artwork titled *Vices Theme, with Woman* dates to the late19th century. Created an unknown artist, it falls under the classification of containerslikely decorative vessels such as boxes, jars, or flasks repurposed as art objects. These functional items often served dual purposes in Victorian-era homes, blending utility with ornamental flair to reflect personal tastes or societal com...
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...