View of Durham Cathedral
Medium
architecture
Classification
architecture
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Arnold W. Brunner
Accession Number
1948-47-32
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**View of Durham Cathedral**1883) by Arnold Brunner captures the majestic silhouette of one of England's most iconic Gothic landmarks. Created when Brunner was just 26, this architectural rendering reflects the young American artist's early fascination with European masterpieces. Durham Cathedral, with its Romanesque and Early English Gothic elements dating back to the 11th century, symbolized enduring spiritual and structural power—a prime subject for aspiring architects traveling abroad during the Gilded Age. As a pioneering figure in American architecture, Brunner (1857–1925) later designe...