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Early Elevation Study

probably 1936

John Russell Pope

Associated Names

John Russell Pope

Architect, American, 1874 - 1937

This is a drawing of an architectural elevation. It depicts an early elevation study of a classical architectural structure with a symmetrical facade, columns flanking a grand entrance, a central portico with a pediment, and refined and detailed line work executed with precision. The use of soft pencil suggests an early planning stage, as indicated by the surrounding mat frame and note "Early Elevation Study."

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite
Credit Line

Acquired from Eggers and Higgins, Architects
Dimensions

sight size: 25.5 x 41.9 cm (10 1/16 x 16 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

1984.44.6
Series Title

NGA West Building Drawings [1984.44.1-114; 1984.106.1]

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64583911

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