Design for an urn on a stand
1815 or later
Medium
ornament
Classification
ornament
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane
Accession Number
1948-40-188
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
This delicate design for an urn on a stand was created by British artist and architect John Nash after 1815. Rendered as an ornamental study, the work showcases the refined decorative sensibilities of the early nineteenth century, when such motifs were prized for their ability to elevate everyday objects into symbols of taste and refinement. Nash, active until his death in 1835, brought his architectural eye to these smaller-scale ornamental projects. As part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s collection, the piece highlights the enduring appeal of classical-inspired forms in decorative...