Obelisk Grave Monument, No. 34 1840 - 1880

This pencil drawing by Alexander Maxwell, titled "Obelisk Grave Monument, No. 34," is a design for a monument. It depicts a tall obelisk, topped with a decorative design, and a base bearing the name "Cameron," suggesting it is a grave marker. The artist’s interest in architectural forms and the detailed rendering of the monument's design is characteristic of his work. This drawing is a testament to the artistic traditions of the 19th century. It is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.