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How did architect J.L. Silsbee influence Frank Lloyd Wright?
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Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright, c. 1926.
When Frank Lloyd Wright moved to Chicago in 1887, he began working for architect J.L. Silsbee, where he was primarily tasked with architectural detailing. Silsbee, who was a highly skilled sketcher, served as a significant influence on the young architect by inspiring him to master the use of ductile lines and telling accents in his work.1