Architectural Motif Collection

Interior with cupola, a coffered ceiling in Berlin and decorations for a cornice, 1862-1867. Creator: Isaac Gosschalk
Interior with cupola, a coffered ceiling in Berlin and decorations for a cornice, 1862-1867. Joseph Henry Gosschalk (rejected attribution)

Ambassades envoyées des extrêmités de la Terre (Embassies Sent...) [pl. 15], published 1752
Ambassades envoyees des extremites de la Terre (Embassies Sent from the Extremities of the Globe) [pl. 15], published 1752

Renouvellement d'Alliance avec les Suisses 1663 (Renewal of Alliance...) [pl. 18], published 1752
Renouvellement d'Alliance avec les Suisses 1663 (Renewal of Alliance with the Swiss 1663) [pl. 18], published 1752

La Prééminence de la France reconnue par l'Espagne 1662 (The Preeminance... [pl. 17], pub.1752)
La Preeminence de la France reconnue par l'Espagne 1662 (The Preeminance of France Recognized by Spain 1662) [pl. 17], published 1752

Coverlet, Ohio, 1846. Creator: Unknown
Coverlet, Ohio, 1846

Sampler, United States, 1820s. Creator: Unknown
Sampler, United States, 1820s

Coverlet, United States, 1892/93. Creator: Unknown
Coverlet, United States, 1892/93

Carpet, United States, 1880/90. Creator: Unknown
Carpet, United States, 1880/90

Fragment (Towel End), Turkey, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Fragment (Towel End), Turkey, 19th century

Bedcover Depicting Thirty-four Scenes from the Old and New Testaments, United States, 1880s. Creator: Unknown
Bedcover Depicting Thirty-four Scenes from the Old and New Testaments, United States, 1880s

Coverlet, United States, c. 1845. Creator: Unknown
Coverlet, United States, c. 1845

Panel, Spain, 1775/1800. Creator: Unknown
Panel, Spain, 1775/1800

Panel (Depicting Christ Entering Jerusalem), Denmark, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Panel (Depicting Christ Entering Jerusalem), Denmark, 17th century

Sampler, Denmark, 1814. Creator: Unknown
Sampler, Denmark, 1814

Sampler, Ireland, 1852. Creator: Elisha Ryan
Sampler, Ireland, 1852

Length of Woven Silk, Netherlands, 1730s. Creator: Unknown
Length of Woven Silk, Netherlands, 1730s

Le Tombeau de Jean Jacques Rousseau (The Tomb of Jean Jacques Rousseau)... Nantes, after 1778
Le Tombeau de Jean Jacques Rousseau (The Tomb of Jean Jacques Rousseau) (Furnishing Fabric), Nantes, after 1778

Il Vignola Illustrato Proposto da Giambattista Spampani, e Carlo Antonini, 1770

Handkerchief, England, c. 1810. Creator: Unknown
Handkerchief, England, c. 1810

Mirror Depicting King Charles II and Queen Catherine of Braganza, England, 17th century

Curtain, England, 1840 / 1880. Creator: Unknown
Curtain, England, 1840/1880

Quilt with Buildings, Animals, and Coats of Arms, New York, c. 1890. Creator: Unknown
Quilt with Buildings, Animals, and Coats of Arms, New York, c. 1890

A colonnaded thermal building, the roof partly open to the sky
CH20816 A colonnaded thermal building, the roof partly open to the sky, with girls washing clothes (w/c, pencil, ink) by Robert

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Architectural motifs are the intricate details and patterns that adorn buildings, adding character and charm to their design. From geometric shapes to floral designs, these motifs can be found in various forms across different cultures and time periods. They serve not only as decorative elements but also as symbols of cultural identity and artistic expression. Whether carved into stone facades or painted onto walls, architectural motifs tell a story of craftsmanship and creativity. Next time you admire a building's facade, take a closer look at the intricate motifs that make it truly unique.