Who created "Design for Doors"?

Design for Doors was created by Thomas Lainé, French, 1682 – 1739 in late 18th century.

When was "Design for Doors" created?

This artwork was created late 18th century.

Is "Design for Doors" in the public domain?

Yes, Design for Doors is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Design for Doors

Thomas Lainé, French, 1682 – 1739

late 18th century

Classification

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council

Accession Number

1921-6-236-15

About this artwork

Research in Progress

Art Historical Context

This print, titled Design for Doors, is associated with the French artist Thomas Lainé (1682–1739) and dates to the late 18th century. It to the Smithsonian American Art Museum collection, acquired through a purchase by the Advisory Council. As a design focused on doors, the work highlights the role of decorative elements in architecture and interiors, where even functional features like entryways could become opportunities for artistic expression. Prints of this kind were valuable in their era for circulating ideas among architects, craftsmen, and patrons, helping to standardize and inspire ...

Design for Doors

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