Louis SullivanAmerican, 1856–1924Multiple Sketches
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Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
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- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
Particulars
- Accession number
- 1989.452.38
In the catalog
Sources
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Image: Art Institute of Chicago — CC0
Meanwhile, in the life of Louis Sullivan
The whole life1875–1879
A draughtsman for Johnston & Edelman
Back in Chicago from Paris, Sullivan worked as a draughtsman for the firm of Joseph S. Johnston & John Edelman; he was assigned the design of fresco-secco stencils (a technique applied to dry plaster) for the interior of Moody Tabernacle.
1879
Hired by Dankmar Adler’s firm
In 1879 Sullivan was hired by the firm of the engineer Dankmar Adler; his time at Adler & Sullivan marked the beginning of his most productive years.
1880–1881
Becomes Adler’s partner
A year or two after joining, Sullivan became Adler’s partner; the firm of Adler & Sullivan lasted until 1894–1895. They complemented each other perfectly: Sullivan designed the interior decoration, while Adler drew up the plans and handled the engineering.
1880s
Fame as theatre architects
Adler & Sullivan first won fame as theatre architects: most of their theatres were in Chicago, but their reputation brought commissions as far west as Pueblo, Colorado, and Seattle (unbuilt).
