McVickers Theater, Chicago, Illinois, Sketch c. 1883 - 1891
louishsullivan
theartinstituteofchicago
drawing, paper, graphite, architecture
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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ink paper printed
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etching
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paper
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personal sketchbook
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ink drawing experimentation
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pen-ink sketch
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arch
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ink colored
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graphite
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sketchbook drawing
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sketchbook art
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street
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architecture
This is a preliminary sketch by Louis Sullivan for the McVickers Theater in Chicago, dated circa 1883-1891. The drawing, currently housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, showcases Sullivan's architectural vision, particularly his mastery of ornamental design. The intricate details, reminiscent of organic forms and flowing lines, are characteristic of his "organic architecture" philosophy. This drawing is a testament to Sullivan's pioneering role in the development of the Chicago School of architecture, a movement that embraced innovative structural techniques and expressive ornamentation.
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