Design for a Column and Pedestal by Anonymous

Design for a Column and Pedestal 19th century

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drawing, print, architecture

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photo of handprinted image

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drawing

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aged paper

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toned paper

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homemade paper

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yellowing background

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photo restoration

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natural tone

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print

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column

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arch

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golden font

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watercolor

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architecture

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historical font

"Design for a Column and Pedestal" is an anonymous 19th-century drawing housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The drawing meticulously details a classical column and its accompanying pedestal, showcasing a detailed understanding of architectural design. The intricately rendered design features a smooth, cylindrical column, topped with a decorative capital and adorned with a band of sculpted leaves. The pedestal is also decorated with intricate leaf designs, emphasizing the attention to detail and craftsmanship characteristic of classical architecture. This technical drawing likely served as a guide for construction, reflecting the careful planning and artistic vision that went into creating grand architectural structures of the era.

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