Raphael, Alba Madonna: Gallery 9 1939

This architectural drawing by Eggers and Higgins shows a detailed design plan for Gallery 9 in the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., a room meant to house Raphael's "Alba Madonna". The drawing shows two side-by-side elevations of the room, one of which is annotated with details of the wall covering. The drawing was created in 1939, a year after the death of the artist, and it reflects the meticulous design and planning that went into the creation of this iconic institution.