Design Sketches for a Memorial Library (recto and verso) (possibly the Winn Memorial Library, Woburn, Massachusetts) 1871 - 1881

"Design Sketches for a Memorial Library (recto and verso) (possibly the Winn Memorial Library, Woburn, Massachusetts)" is a collection of preliminary sketches by the renowned American architect Henry Hobson Richardson, dating from 1871-1881. The artwork, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features multiple perspectives of the proposed library, including elevations, floor plans, and detailed views of architectural elements. These sketches demonstrate Richardson's characteristic Romanesque Revival style, evident in the use of rounded arches, heavy masonry, and a sense of grandeur. The sketches provide a fascinating glimpse into the design process of one of America's most influential architects.