Design for a Wall with Two Doors and a Sculpture
Französische Grafik 1781–1788, c. 1785
- Artist
- Französische Grafik 1781–1788
- Date
- c. 1785
- Type
- Drawing
- Medium
- pen and black ink, gray wash, and watercolor on two sheets of paper
- Dimensions
- 19.05 × 35.24 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Public domain, CC0
Image description
The sculpture depicts a standing figure with a draped garment holding an object. It is made of a material with a brownish hue, placed on a brown-toned pedestal with ornate patterns, situated in front of a grand architectural facade. The facade features fluted pilasters and decorative panels, with a ceiling above the sculpture adorned with an arched starburst pattern. The composition is refined and symmetrical, complementing the classical architectural setting.