Ground Plan of a Cathedral for Berlin

Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827, 1827

This is a drawing of a floor plan. The drawing depicts a symmetrical architectural layout, likely of a large building or palace, showing the arrangement of walls, columns, and other structural elements. The design is executed in a precise and orderly manner, using a combination of red and gray lines on a light background. At the top of the plan, there are three semicircular shapes. The layout includes many rectangular formations and is bordered with evenly spaced dotted lines. Throughout the drawing, the use of parallel lines and geometric precision indicates a careful, calculated design. The drawing is framed with a gold border.
Kunstenaar
Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827
Datering
1827
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
graphite and watercolor on wove paper, laid down on presentation mount
Afmetingen
27,4 × 15,7 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

This is a drawing of a floor plan. The drawing depicts a symmetrical architectural layout, likely of a large building or palace, showing the arrangement of walls, columns, and other structural elements. The design is executed in a precise and orderly manner, using a combination of red and gray lines on a light background. At the top of the plan, there are three semicircular shapes. The layout includes many rectangular formations and is bordered with evenly spaced dotted lines. Throughout the drawing, the use of parallel lines and geometric precision indicates a careful, calculated design. The drawing is framed with a gold border.

Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827