Poort te Deventer 1837 - 1903

janstriening

architectural sketch

aged paper

toned paper

etching

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

architectural drawing

architecture drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

warm toned green

"Poort te Deventer" is a pen and ink drawing by Dutch artist Jan Striening, created between 1837 and 1903. This delicate drawing depicts a detailed architectural study of a gate in Deventer, a city in the Netherlands. Striening meticulously captures the intricate details of the structure, including the ornate ornamentation, the inscription "Anno 1613", and the surrounding buildings. The drawing demonstrates the artist's keen eye for detail and architectural appreciation, common to the genre of architectural drawings.