Room Design Showing Plan and Three Wall Elevations 1735 - 1765
anonymous
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print, architecture
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photo of handprinted image
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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homemade paper
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muted colour palette
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ink paper printed
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parchment
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tea stained
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nude colour palette
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arch
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watercolor
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architecture
This anonymous architectural drawing, created between 1735 and 1765, provides a detailed plan and elevations for a room, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The design showcases three distinct wall sections, including a central fireplace and elaborate window treatments. The drawing offers a glimpse into 18th-century interior design, revealing the emphasis on symmetry, ornamentation, and meticulous detailing that characterized the period. The anonymous artist, whose identity remains a mystery, skillfully captured the complexities of the room's design, offering a valuable document for architectural historians and enthusiasts.
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