Portrait of Cass Gilbert

List of the 68 Most Famous Paintings by Cass Gilbert

Updated oktober 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 68 works by Cass Gilbert in our catalogue

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The most widely known painting by Cass Gilbert is Old House at Segovia, Spain (1920), in the collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.. The next entries are Latin Quarter, Paris (1880) and Porta San Paulo, Rome (1880). The catalogue documents 68 works by Cass Gilbert; the 68 entries below are the best known, listed in rank order with date, holding museum and description.

1859 – 1934, Zanesville Realism Most works: Smithsonian American Art Museum
Old House at Segovia, Spain (1920) by Cass Gilbert1. Old House at Segovia, Spain 1920 Latin Quarter, Paris (1880) by Cass Gilbert2. Latin Quarter, Paris 1880 Porta San Paulo, Rome (1880) by Cass Gilbert3. Porta San Paulo, Rome 1880

Cass Gilbert: the 10 principal paintings

Cass Gilbert: entries 11 to 68

11The Zwinger Towers, Dresden (1898) by Cass GilbertThe Zwinger Towers, Dresden1898 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 12Tower, San Francisco Romano, Rome (1898) by Cass GilbertTower, San Francisco Romano, Rome1898 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 13Courtyard, Capucine Monastery, Amalfi (1898) by Cass GilbertCourtyard, Capucine Monastery, Amalfi1898 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 14Temple of Neptune, Paestum (1898) by Cass GilbertTemple of Neptune, Paestum1898 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 15Cathedral Tower, Pistoia, Italy (1898) by Cass GilbertCathedral Tower, Pistoia, Italy1898 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 16St. Martin's Church, Utrecht, Holland (1898) by Cass GilbertSt. Martin's Church, Utrecht, Holland1898 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 17Church Tower, Italy (1898) by Cass GilbertChurch Tower, Italy1898 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 18Tower of the Cathedral of Utrecht, Holland (1898) by Cass GilbertTower of the Cathedral of Utrecht, Holland1898 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 19Sailboats (Venice) (1898) by Cass GilbertSailboats (Venice)1898 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 20A Market Day (Church of St. Jacques, Ghent, Belgium) (1897) by Cass GilbertA Market Day (Church of St. Jacques, Ghent, Belgium)1897 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 21Tower at Enkhuisen, Holland (1897) by Cass GilbertTower at Enkhuisen, Holland1897 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 22Church of St. Francis, Assisi (1898) by Cass GilbertChurch of St. Francis, Assisi1898 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 23On the Beach below the Promenade des Anglais, Nice, France (1898) by Cass GilbertOn the Beach below the Promenade des Anglais, Nice, France1898 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 24Preliminary study for an Armory Building for Shattuck School, Faribault, Minnesota (1894) by Cass GilbertPreliminary study for an Armory Building for Shattuck School, Faribault, Minnesota1894 25The Lagoon, Venice (1898) by Cass GilbertThe Lagoon, Venice1898 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 26Mt. Pico, Azores Islands (1905) by Cass GilbertMt. Pico, Azores Islands1905 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 27Cathedral at Monreale, Sicily (1902) by Cass GilbertCathedral at Monreale, Sicily1902 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 28Windsor Castle, England (1905) by Cass GilbertWindsor Castle, England1905 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 29Wells Cathedral, England (1905) by Cass GilbertWells Cathedral, England1905 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 30Mt. Vesuvius from the Bay of Naples (1905) by Cass GilbertMt. Vesuvius from the Bay of Naples1905 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 31Battle Abbey (1931) by Cass GilbertBattle Abbey1931 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 32North Transept, Winchester Cathedral, England (1910) by Cass GilbertNorth Transept, Winchester Cathedral, England1910 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 33Mont Saint Michel, France (1906) by Cass GilbertMont Saint Michel, France1906 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 34Battlements of Carcassonne, France (1913) by Cass GilbertBattlements of Carcassonne, France1913 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 35The Tower, Cathedral of Torcello (1916) by Cass GilbertThe Tower, Cathedral of Torcello1916 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 36Laon Cathedral, France (1913) by Cass GilbertLaon Cathedral, France1913 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 37Durham Cathedral, England (1913) by Cass GilbertDurham Cathedral, England1913 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 38Bell Tower, St. Mark's Square, Venice (1912) by Cass GilbertBell Tower, St. Mark's Square, Venice1912 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 39Winchester, England (1921) by Cass GilbertWinchester, England1921 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 40Church at Segovia, Spain (1920) by Cass GilbertChurch at Segovia, Spain1920 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 41Carcassonne (1926) by Cass GilbertCarcassonne1926 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 42Cathedral Tower, Siena (1927) by Cass GilbertCathedral Tower, Siena1927 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 43Pont Valentre, Cahors (1926) by Cass GilbertPont Valentre, Cahors1926 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 44Church Tower, Marldon (1924) by Cass GilbertChurch Tower, Marldon1924 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 45Chateau de l'Houblouniere (1924) by Cass GilbertChateau de l'Houblouniere1924 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 46Bridge at Moret, France (1928) by Cass GilbertBridge at Moret, France1928 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 47On the Canal, Bruges (1928) by Cass GilbertOn the Canal, Bruges1928 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 48Pont du Gard, France (1926) by Cass GilbertPont du Gard, France1926 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 49Compton Castle, Devonshire, England (1928) by Cass GilbertCompton Castle, Devonshire, England1928 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 50The Smaller Courtyard, Hotel Guilleaume le Conquerant, Dives, France (1924) by Cass GilbertThe Smaller Courtyard, Hotel Guilleaume le Conquerant, Dives, France1924 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 51(Temple) (1927) by Cass Gilbert(Temple)1927 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 52Cathedral of Notre Dame, Paris (1933) by Cass GilbertCathedral of Notre Dame, Paris1933 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 53Santa Maria Della Salute, Venice (1933) by Cass GilbertSanta Maria Della Salute, Venice1933 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 54Old House in Rouen (1932) by Cass GilbertOld House in Rouen1932 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 55Cathedral Cloister at Le Puy (1929) by Cass GilbertCathedral Cloister at Le Puy1929 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 56A Road in Dorset (1931) by Cass GilbertA Road in Dorset1931 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 57Bell Tower, Italy (1933) by Cass GilbertBell Tower, Italy1933 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 58Bell Tower, Hotel San Dominico (Old Monastery, Taormina, Sicily) (1933) by Cass GilbertBell Tower, Hotel San Dominico (Old Monastery, Taormina, Sicily)1933 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 59Venice (1933) by Cass GilbertVenice1933 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 60Arch of Titus, Rome (1933) by Cass GilbertArch of Titus, Rome1933 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 61Arches of Palace of Nero (1933) by Cass GilbertArches of Palace of Nero1933 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 62Towers from the City Wall, Nuremberg (1897) by Cass GilbertTowers from the City Wall, Nuremberg1897 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 63Antwerp Cathedral (1899) by Cass GilbertAntwerp Cathedral1899 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 64A Road in Dorset (1931) by Cass GilbertA Road in Dorset1931 65Latin Quarter, Paris (1880) by Cass GilbertLatin Quarter, Paris1880 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 66Doorway in Anla( ) by Cass GilbertDoorway in Anla( )Smithsonian American Art Museum 67Aqueduct by Cass GilbertAqueductSmithsonian American Art Museum 68(Design for Fountain, Ridgefield, Connecticut) by Cass Gilbert(Design for Fountain, Ridgefield, Connecticut)

Principal subjects in the work of Cass Gilbert

The four subjects most frequently represented among these works, each with its best-known example.

Architectural detail 2 works

Portal of Church of Nervy St. Sepulchre (facsimile copy of a drawing by E. Viollet Le Duc in Hotel De Cluny) (1880), Cass Gilbert #9 Portal of Church of Nervy St. Sepulchre (facsimile copy of a drawing by E. Viollet Le Duc in Hotel De Cluny) 1880 · Smithsonian American Art Museum Tower at Enkhuisen, Holland (1897), Cass Gilbert #21 Tower at Enkhuisen, Holland 1897 · Smithsonian American Art Museum

Religious art 2 works

Durham Cathedral, England (1913), Cass Gilbert #37 Durham Cathedral, England 1913 · Smithsonian American Art Museum Portal of Church of Nervy St. Sepulchre (facsimile copy of a drawing by E. Viollet Le Duc in Hotel De Cluny) (1880), Cass Gilbert #9 Portal of Church of Nervy St. Sepulchre (facsimile copy of a drawing by E. Viollet Le Duc in Hotel De Cluny) 1880 · Smithsonian American Art Museum

Gothic architecture 2 works

North Transept, Winchester Cathedral, England (1910), Cass Gilbert #32 North Transept, Winchester Cathedral, England 1910 · Smithsonian American Art Museum Durham Cathedral, England (1913), Cass Gilbert #37 Durham Cathedral, England 1913 · Smithsonian American Art Museum

Cass Gilbert: holding museums

The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.

Museum City Works by Cass Gilbert Paintings from this list
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.Smithsonian American Art Museum Washington, D.C. 65 Old House at Segovia, Spain, Latin Quarter, Paris, Porta San Paulo, Rome

Cass Gilbert: principal painting of each decade

Works per decade

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Cass Gilbert's paintings: reference questions

Which painting by Cass Gilbert is the most widely known?Display the answer

Old House at Segovia, Spain (1920), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.. The following entries are Latin Quarter, Paris (1880) and Porta San Paulo, Rome (1880).

What was the age of Cass Gilbert when Old House at Segovia, Spain was painted?Display the answer

61 years: Cass Gilbert was born in 1859 and Old House at Segovia, Spain is dated 1920.

Which ten paintings by Cass Gilbert are the best known?Display the 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. The list above records the date and holding museum of each.

How many works by Cass Gilbert are documented?Display the answer

The catalogue records 68 works by Cass Gilbert, dated between 1880 and 1933.

Which museums hold the best-known paintings of Cass Gilbert?Display the answer

Principally in Smithsonian American Art Museum (Washington, D.C.). The museum table above gives the full distribution.

In which period were Cass Gilbert's best-known works painted?Display the answer

In 1890s: 18 of the 68 works listed on this page are dated to that period, including San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice.

Which are the earliest and latest dated works by Cass Gilbert on this list?Display the answer

The earliest dated work listed here is Latin Quarter, Paris (1880); the latest is Cathedral of Notre Dame, Paris (1933).

Which subjects recur most in the work of Cass Gilbert?Display the answer

Architectural detail (2), Religious art (2) and Gothic architecture (2), out of the 68 works listed on this page.

With which art movement is Cass Gilbert associated?Display the answer

Realism, as documented by the works on this page.

Which works by Cass Gilbert are in the collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum?Display the answer

Old House at Segovia, Spain, Latin Quarter, Paris and Porta San Paulo, Rome are among the 65 works on this page in the collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C..

Are reproductions of paintings by Cass Gilbert available?Display the answer

Yes. Each work listed on this page can be ordered from its own entry as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, in a size of your choice.

Cass Gilbert: biographical notes

The Architect of American Grandeur

Cass Gilbert stands as a towering figure in the annals of American architectural history, a man whose vision fundamentally reshaped the aesthetic landscape of the early twentieth century. Born in Troy, New York, his formative years were steeped in a deep appreciation for classical tradition and meticulous craftsmanship. Through his formal training at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Gilbert developed a philosophy that would become his hallmark: the seamless synthesis of Beaux-Arts principles with the cutting-edge engineering techniques of a burgeoning nation. Drawing inspiration from the grandeur of Parisian masters like Auguste Choisel and Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, he sought to embody the ideals of democracy, law, and humanism within the very bones of his structures.

A Legacy Carved in Stone and Steel

His work was characterized by a rare ability to prioritize structural integrity alongside profound artistic expression. This duality allowed him to become a monumental pioneer in skyscraper design, most notably with the completion of the Woolworth Building in 1913. A soaring edifice of limestone and terracotta, this masterpiece redefined the aesthetics of the modern skyline and served as a symbol of New York City's immense economic power. Yet, Gilbert’s genius was not reserved solely for the heights of Manhattan; his commitment to civic dignity is equally evident in his monumental public works, such as the Minnesota Capitol and the Detroit Public Library, where he utilized scale and ornamentation to celebrate the permanence of American institutions.

The Delicate Hand Behind the Monumental

While history remembers him for his massive stone facades and soaring towers, there existed within Gilbert a sensitive, observant artist capable of immense delicacy. His watercolor and pencil works reveal a different facet of his soul—one attuned to the romanticism of historical scenes and the subtle play of light. In pieces such as 'Latin Quarter, Paris' and 'Tower at Enkhuisen, Holland,' one finds a muted palette and a mastery of texture that captures the essence of a bygone era. These works demonstrate that his architectural precision was born from a deep, artistic understanding of atmosphere and detail, proving that even the most monumental creator possesses a heart for the intimate and the ephemeral.

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