Design for a Tomb, Rothgeisser in Nuremberg (Elevation and Ground Plan) 1826
johanngeorgdurschner
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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tree
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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water colours
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muted colour palette
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personal sketchbook
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underpainting
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
This architectural drawing by Johann Georg Dürschner, titled *Design for a Tomb, Rothgeisser in Nuremberg (Elevation and Ground Plan)*, features a detailed design for a tomb in a picturesque setting. The drawing depicts a classical-style tomb with an inscription and a weeping willow, showcasing the romanticist style of the 19th century. It also includes a plan of the ground level of the structure, showcasing the artist’s meticulous attention to detail. The drawing, created in 1826, is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection in New York.
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