Four Designs for Pillars 1700 - 1800
anonymous
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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parchment
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pencil sketch
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tea stained
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coffee painting
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underpainting
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column
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
This anonymous drawing from the 18th century, titled "Four Designs for Pillars," displays various examples of architectural columns in pen and ink. The meticulous detail of each pillar showcases the meticulous craftsmanship of the unknown artist and offers insight into architectural design practices during that era. The drawing, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a valuable resource for students of architectural history and art.
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