Design for an Obelisk; Partial Design in Elevation for Colonnade in the Doric or Tuscan Order (recto); Design for Fluted Column on Podium in Elevation (verso) 18th century

This anonymous 18th-century drawing from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York presents architectural designs. The left side features a design for an obelisk, while the right side depicts a partial design of a colonnade in either Doric or Tuscan order. The detailed sketches showcase the meticulous planning of classical architecture and provide insights into the architectural thinking of the era. The drawing's delicate pencil lines and gridded background indicate its function as a working drawing, capturing the essence of the architectural process.