Object Record
Images
Metadata
Artist |
Thorne, Narcissa Niblack |
Title |
Federal Dining Room |
Medium |
Decorative Miniature Arts: Thorne Room |
Date |
before 1934 |
Description |
Narcissa Niblack Thorne (Vincennes, Indiana 1882-1966 Chicago) Federal Dining Room, circa 1930 Miniature room 18 x 29 inches Knoxville Museum of Art, 1962 gift of the IBM Corporation In 1748 the ruins of Pompeii were fully excavated, accelerating a classical revival in art and architecture. This room reflects America's Federal Style Period of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The hand painted wallpaper's Greek and Roman ruins help characterize the style. Scottish born American furniture maker Duncan Phyfe was the principal designer of the Federal Style. After moving to New York City in 1792, Phyfe's skills led to such a demand for his products that he eventually employed over 100 carvers and cabinetmakers to make furniture for America's wealthy elite. He introduced factory practice to furniture making. All the furniture in this room is a copy of Duncan Phyfe design. The mantel is a replica of a design by Boston architect Charles Bullfinch. |
Catalog Number |
1962.05.01 |
Search Terms |
Dulin Gallery of Art Miniature works Interiors Interior decoration Interior design Dollhouses History Dioramas Women Artists |