Set Design 1760 - 1831

This architectural drawing by Pietro di Gottardo Gonzaga (1751-1831) depicts a grand, vaulted hall, likely a set design for a theater production. Executed in brown ink and wash, the drawing showcases a symmetrical composition with a central focus on a throne, flanked by a row of columns on either side. The architectural detail and perspective of the hall create a sense of depth and grandeur, typical of stage design in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the drawing offers insight into the artistry of set design and the theatrical aesthetics of the era.