Design for a Wall Elevation with Garlands and a Landcape Scene 17th century
anonymous
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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architectural sketch
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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tea stained
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traditional architecture
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architectural section drawing
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architectural drawing
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warm-toned
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architecture drawing
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golden font
This 17th-century drawing, attributed to an anonymous artist, is a design for a wall elevation featuring elaborate ornamentation. The central panel is a doorway flanked by two vertical sections featuring garlands and a landscape scene. The architectural elements are meticulously drawn with detailed molding and a decorative cornice. This drawing, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, provides insight into the architectural design and decorative trends of the 17th century.
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