Vitruvian Tuscan Order by Alfred Henry Forrester

Vitruvian Tuscan Order 1845 - 1870

drawing, print, architecture

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

homemade paper

parchment

print

tea stained

personal sketchbook

arch

watercolour illustration

golden font

watercolor

architecture

Alfred Henry Forrester's "Vitruvian Tuscan Order" (1845 - 1870) is a detailed architectural drawing that depicts the elements of the Tuscan order in classical architecture. The drawing showcases the capital, shaft, and base of a Tuscan column. This drawing, part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, highlights the simplicity and strength of the Tuscan order, making it an important resource for architectural students and enthusiasts.