Geometrical Elevation of the Peace Plaza and Façade of the Opera House

Italienische Grafik 1779–1810, hacia 1800

This is a drawing of a neoclassical architectural facade. The image presents a detailed and symmetrical elevation of an opera theater, labeled "Elévation Géometral de la Place de la Paix et Façade du Théâtre de l'Opéra," showcasing a grand building structure with a central pavilion flanked by two colonnades and smaller pavilion-like wings on either side. The central section is adorned with a pediment and a series of columns, while the extended wings have rows of columns topped with decorative statues. The drawing emphasizes linearity and balance, typical of classical architectural influences.
Artista
Italienische Grafik 1779–1810
Fecha
hacia 1800
Tipo
Dibujo
Técnica
pen and black ink with watercolor on laid paper
Medidas
24,8 × 86 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

This is a drawing of a neoclassical architectural facade. The image presents a detailed and symmetrical elevation of an opera theater, labeled "Elévation Géometral de la Place de la Paix et Façade du Théâtre de l'Opéra," showcasing a grand building structure with a central pavilion flanked by two colonnades and smaller pavilion-like wings on either side. The central section is adorned with a pediment and a series of columns, while the extended wings have rows of columns topped with decorative statues. The drawing emphasizes linearity and balance, typical of classical architectural influences.

Italienische Grafik 1779–1810