Mount
early 19th century
Medium
metalwork
Classification
metalwork
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Mary A. Peoli
Accession Number
1925-3-17
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection *Mount* is a captivating example of early 19th metalwork, crafted by an unknown artisan. Dating to a time when America was forging its national identity post-Revolution, this piece reflects the era's burgeoning craftsmanship. Donated as a gift from Mary A. Peoli, it joins the museum's treasury of everyday artistry, highlighting the skill of anonymous makers who shaped functional beauty from metal. Metalwork like *Mount* was essential in early American homes and public spaces, often adorning furniture, clocks, or architectural element...
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...