Egyptian Stage Design

1800/1810

Pietro Gonzaga

Associated Names
Pietro Gonzaga

Artist, Venetian, 1751 - 1831

The image shows an ancient architectural scene from a slightly elevated viewpoint. A large pyramid is on the left, with precise lines indicating individual stone blocks. Staircases lead towards the pyramid, flanked by sphinx-like statues. Classical columns are on the right, supporting a diagonal stone structure with vegetation on top. In the distance, a large, tiered wall with geometric patterns runs along the horizon. The artwork is detailed with ink outlines and a sepia wash, using a limited brown color palette.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with brown wash over graphite on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Joseph F. McCrindle Collection

  • Dimensions

    mount: 24.7 x 35 cm (9 3/4 x 13 3/4 in.)
    image: 19.7 x 23.8 cm (7 3/4 x 9 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2009.70.124

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Joseph F. McCrindle [1923-2008], New York: Joseph F. McCrindle Foundation, 2008; gift to NGA, 2009.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2012

  • The McCrindle Gift: A Distinguished Collection of Drawings and Watercolors. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2012, 104-105, no. 41 (entry by Lara Langer).

Inscriptions

by unknown hand, on the mount at lower right in pen and brown ink: I1114; by unknown hand, lower right in pen and brown ink: DL / 36; by unknown hand, along right edge in graphite: Giovanni Galliari 1746-1818

Wikidata ID

Q64619689

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