Wall Elevation
Classification
interiors
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane
Accession Number
1948-40-121
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Wall Elevation by Frederick Crace (1815–22)** Step into the refined world of Regency England with *Wall Elevation*, a captivating design by Frederick Crace1779–1859), a leading English interior decorator. Created between 1815 and1822, this work exemplifies the meticulous planning behind the era's grand interiors, where wall elevations served as detailed blueprints for transforming rooms into harmonious spaces of elegance and pattern. Crace, whose family firm specialized in opulent decorations, drew from influences like chinoiserie and revival, blending functionality with visual splendor dur...