Windmill, St. Valery
Medium
Drawing
Classification
Drawing
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Martha F. Butler
Accession Number
1992.66.25
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Art Historical Context
In "Windmill, St. Valery," created in 1862, American artist Miner Kilbourne Kellogg captures the quiet charm of a windmill in the historic French town of Saint Valery-sur-Somme. This drawing offers a glimpse into the picturesque European landscapes that drew many 19th-century travelers and artists seeking inspiration abroad. The work highlights the enduring appeal of rural architecture and the changing skies above the Somme region. Housed in the Smithsonian American Art Museum through the bequest of Martha F. Butler, the piece reflects the broader cultural exchange between American creators a...