End Elevation; Scheme without Dome

1937

John Russell Pope

Associated Names
John Russell Pope

Architect, American, 1874 - 1937

This is a drawing of a classical-style building. The drawing features a symmetric frontal view of the building, constructed with classical architectural elements like columns and a pedimented roofline. The structure sits elevated on a series of broad steps. Trees flank both sides symmetrically. The shadows cast by the building are sharply defined, suggesting a strong light source from the right side. The drawing is rendered in monochrome, focusing on the line work and shading to convey details of the building's façade.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    brown wash over graphite

  • Credit Line

    Acquired from Eggers and Higgins, Architects

  • Dimensions

    sight size: 32 x 76.5 cm (12 5/8 x 30 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.44.45

  • Series Title

    NGA West Building Drawings [1984.44.1-114; 1984.106.1]

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64583940

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