Classification
landscapes
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Arnold W. Brunner
Accession Number
1948-47-13
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Siena** (1883) by Arnold William Brunner captures the charm of the Italian city of Siena, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its medieval architecture and rolling Tuscan hills. Created when Brunner was just 26 this landscape reflects the era's fascination among American artists with European travel and study. As a young architect-in-training, Brunner—born in New York City in 1857—likely or painted this during a formative trip abroad, blending his emerging design sensibilities with the timeless beauty of Italy's countryside. Though the medium remains unidentified amid ongoing research...