Spired Gothic Monument by Joseph Michael Gandy

Spired Gothic Monument 1797

drawing, print

photo of handprinted image

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

photo restoration

print

historical fashion

unrealistic statue

carved into stone

19th century

watercolor

statue

"Spired Gothic Monument" (1797) is a drawing by English architect Joseph Michael Gandy. Created in the Gothic Revival style, the work depicts a soaring, intricately detailed spire with pointed arches, finials, and tracery, suggesting a monument of grandeur. The work is a testament to Gandy's architectural draftsmanship, capturing the elegance and precision of the Gothic style. Now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, it offers a glimpse into the architectural aspirations of the late 18th century.