The Old Admiralty in London by Carl Gustav Carus

The Old Admiralty in London 1844

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drawing, print, architecture

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pencil drawn

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drawing

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amateur sketch

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aged paper

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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germany

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photo restoration

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print

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pencil sketch

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personal sketchbook

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arch

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pencil work

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heavy shading

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architecture

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building

"The Old Admiralty in London" is a pencil drawing on paper created in 1844 by German artist Carl Gustav Carus. The detailed depiction of the building’s facade showcases the architectural style of the Admiralty, a government building that once served as the headquarters of the Royal Navy. This artwork, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the urban landscape of 19th-century London, showcasing the grandeur and architectural significance of public buildings during that era.

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