Wall Elevation by Frederick Crace, English, 1779–1859

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...

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