Portal sowie Architekturprofile 1829

This architectural sketch titled *Portal sowie Architekturprofile* (1829) by Friedrich Maximilian Hessemer is a detailed rendering of an archway. The artwork is on paper and depicts the profile of a portal and its surrounding architectural features. Hessemer, known for his architectural drawings, likely intended this piece to be a study or design, capturing the intricate details of a building entrance. The sketch is executed in delicate pencil lines, emphasizing the structural aspects of the architecture, suggesting a focus on form and function. This drawing serves as a visual record of architectural style and construction techniques of its time, offering insight into the architectural sensibilities of the early 19th century.