Design for a Centrally Planned Domed Building with Porticos, Perspective 1800 - 1900

This anonymous 19th-century architectural drawing, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a design for a centrally planned domed building with porticos. Executed in pencil, the drawing utilizes perspective to showcase the structure's circular form and elegant classical detailing. The building's central dome and surrounding colonnades convey a sense of grandeur and symmetry, characteristic of architectural styles prevalent during this period. The artwork's simplicity and focus on structural elements highlight the architect's keen eye for detail and classical form.