Design for a State Bedroom

Italienische Grafik 1640–1747, c. 1730

This is a drawing of an ornate theatrical stage design. The interior scene features richly decorated walls with classical architectural elements such as columns, pilasters, and sculptural figures. Luxurious drapes and swags hang along the upper part of the design. In the center is a raised stage area with steps leading up to it, and a balcony-like structure with intricate balustrades and ornamentation. Floral motifs and relief sculptures add to the decorative elements, suggesting a Baroque or Rococo style.
Artist
Italienische Grafik 1640–1747
Date
c. 1730
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and brown ink with colored washes on laid paper
Dimensions
31 × 41.9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of an ornate theatrical stage design. The interior scene features richly decorated walls with classical architectural elements such as columns, pilasters, and sculptural figures. Luxurious drapes and swags hang along the upper part of the design. In the center is a raised stage area with steps leading up to it, and a balcony-like structure with intricate balustrades and ornamentation. Floral motifs and relief sculptures add to the decorative elements, suggesting a Baroque or Rococo style.

Italienische Grafik 1640–1747