Sketch for Ohio State Capitol Design

Thomas Cole, vers 1838

This drawing shows the faint outline of a domed building. The representation is minimalistic, with few details of the building shown besides the dome and vertical lines that might suggest columns. The drawing is in pale yellow lines on a reddish-brown surface which is covered with other small scratches and lines.
Artiste
Thomas Cole
Datation
vers 1838
Catégorie
Peinture
Technique
drawing on wood
Dimensions
35,6 × 16,5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This drawing shows the faint outline of a domed building. The representation is minimalistic, with few details of the building shown besides the dome and vertical lines that might suggest columns. The drawing is in pale yellow lines on a reddish-brown surface which is covered with other small scratches and lines.

Thomas Cole