Design for a Catafalque

French 18th Century

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This is a drawing of an ornate architectural structure. The drawing depicts a detailed elevation of a decorative architectural element, possibly a pedestal or an altar, featuring classical motifs reminiscent of neoclassical design. The structure is symmetrical, with a series of steps leading to a large base. Above this base are rounded and rectangular sections adorned with intricate molding and classical embellishments, including scrolls and urn shapes. An ornate wreath encircles a central circular element near the upper middle section, flanked by fluted columns and elaborate scrolling patterns. The design is drawn with precise, thin lines on a light background, indicating a technical and careful approach typical in architectural plans or concept drawings.

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Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

by later hand, lower left in graphite: 236; by later hand, upper right verso in graphite: Emil Llye Grabl, [illegible] / Geh.27.V.1522. [illegible] / 65439; by later hand, center verso in graphite: Ende Lettec[illegible] / UXX

Markings

Ludwig Pollak (Lugt 788b)

Wikidata ID

Q64570787

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