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The most famous Cass Gilbert painting is Old House at Segovia, Spain (1920); the original is in the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.. Latin Quarter, Paris (1880) and Porta San Paulo, Rome (1880) are numbers two and three. Out of the 68 works by Cass Gilbert in our catalogue, these are the 68 most famous, ranked, each with its year and museum, so you can choose the painting to order.
Top 10 Cass Gilbert paintings, ranked
Cass Gilbert paintings ranked 11 to 68
Cass Gilbert paintings by subject
The four most frequent subjects in this ranking, with the top painting for each.
Architectural detail 2 works
Religious art 2 works
Gothic architecture 2 works
Museums holding Cass Gilbert's originals
The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Cass Gilbert | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, D.C. | 65 | Old House at Segovia, Spain, Latin Quarter, Paris, Porta San Paulo, Rome |
Cass Gilbert by decade: the top painting of each
Works per decade
Select a decade to see its top painting.
Battle Abbey
The painting "Battle Abbey" is a beautiful watercolor work created by the American architect and artist Cass Gilbert in 1931. The piece measures 31 x 46 cm and is currently housed at the Smithsonian American Art Museum (United States). This stunning artwork showcases the artist's skill in capturing the serene atmosphere of a historic building. The Painting's Details The painting depicts a church with two towers, one on each side,…
Cass Gilbert paintings: common questions
What is the most famous painting by Cass Gilbert?Show answer
Old House at Segovia, Spain (1920), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C., ranks first, followed by Latin Quarter, Paris (1880) and Porta San Paulo, Rome (1880).
What was Cass Gilbert's age when Old House at Segovia, Spain was painted?Show answer
Cass Gilbert was 61: Old House at Segovia, Spain is dated 1920, and Cass Gilbert was born in 1859.
Which are the top 10 Cass Gilbert paintings?Show answer
Old House at Segovia, Spain, Latin Quarter, Paris, Porta San Paulo, Rome, St. Peters Church, Cambridge, England, Tower of Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, Italy, Southwest Tower, Amiens Cathedral, Old Church, Tours, France, Baths of Caracalla, Rome, Portal of Church of Nervy St. Sepulchre (facsimile copy of a drawing by E. Viollet Le Duc in Hotel De Cluny) and San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice. Year and museum for each are in the ranking above.
How many works by Cass Gilbert do you list?Show answer
68 works by Cass Gilbert are in our catalogue, dated 1880 to 1933.
Where are the original Cass Gilbert paintings kept?Show answer
Mainly in Smithsonian American Art Museum (Washington, D.C.). See the museum table above for the full list.
Which period produced Cass Gilbert's most famous paintings?Show answer
In 1890s: 18 of the 68 paintings ranked here date from that time, including San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice.
Which are the earliest and latest famous Cass Gilbert paintings?Show answer
Earliest on this page: Latin Quarter, Paris (1880). Latest: Cathedral of Notre Dame, Paris (1933).
What are the main subjects of Cass Gilbert's paintings?Show answer
Among the 68 paintings ranked here: Architectural detail (2), Religious art (2) and Gothic architecture (2).
Which movement is Cass Gilbert associated with?Show answer
Realism, based on the paintings ranked on this page.
Which Cass Gilbert originals are at the Smithsonian American Art Museum?Show answer
The Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. holds 65 of the paintings ranked here, including Old House at Segovia, Spain, Latin Quarter, Paris and Porta San Paulo, Rome.
Can I order a Cass Gilbert reproduction?Show answer
Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print. Open the painting, choose the size and place your order.






