Studies of the Cenotaph of Annia Regilla

Italienische Grafik 1747–1775, 1750s/1766

This is a drawing of architectural elements of a building. The detailed sketches depict a classical building facade with ornate columns, a pediment, and decorative moldings. The architecture features Corinthian columns, with fluted shafts and elaborate capitals, along with architectural ornaments and portions of an arched window or niche. The use of light shading and line work adds depth and detail to the features, creating a study or conceptual drawing of the elements.
Artist
Italienische Grafik 1747–1775
Date
1750s/1766
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and brown ink with gray wash and watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions
35.2 × 23.6 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of architectural elements of a building. The detailed sketches depict a classical building facade with ornate columns, a pediment, and decorative moldings. The architecture features Corinthian columns, with fluted shafts and elaborate capitals, along with architectural ornaments and portions of an arched window or niche. The use of light shading and line work adds depth and detail to the features, creating a study or conceptual drawing of the elements.

Italienische Grafik 1747–1775