An Architectural Capriccio 1767 - 1777

Luc Vincent Thiery de Sainte Colombe's "An Architectural Capriccio" (1767-1777) is a pen-and-ink drawing depicting a fantastical architectural scene. The composition showcases a grand, imagined structure with a series of steps leading up to a colonnaded facade. The scene is populated with small figures, adding a sense of scale and life to the architectural spectacle. This work exemplifies the "capriccio" style of drawing, popular in the 18th century, which combined real and imagined architectural elements.