Plan for a Grate 1800 - 1900

"Plan for a Grate" is an anonymous architectural drawing from the 19th century, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This blueprint-style artwork uses black ink and blue wash on paper to depict a detailed plan for a grate. The simplicity of the design, with its focus on the structural elements, exemplifies the utilitarian nature of architectural drawings during this period. The work offers insight into the technical aspects of grate construction and the craftsmanship involved in creating such functional elements.