Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash on lined off-white laid paper
Dimensions:
27.6 x 20 cm (10 7/8 x 7 7/8 in.)
Type:
architecture
Drawing
Object Name:
Drawing
Made in:
Rome, Italy
Date:
1793
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
A variation of 1938-88-1301. The flames burn in candelabra. One festoon is above the door frame, the entablature being without supports. The triangular pediment has the width of the entire projecting front, the plan being cross-like. A trophy is in it. The pedestal has the shape of the lower part of a column, which is surrouded by a band with the inscription. Above the upper edge are three acroteria. Above two steps stands a figure.
Credit Line:
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund
