Early Elevation Study: Three Building Scheme

1936

John Russell Pope

Associated Names
John Russell Pope

Architect, American, 1874 - 1937

This is a drawing of an architectural design for a gallery. The drawing depicts a planned elevation of a grand structure with classical elements, featuring symmetric wings surrounding a central building adorned with columns. There are two side wings with columned facades, similar in style but smaller in size compared to the central portion. The design includes details such as trees and stairs. The plans are for "National Gallery, Washington D.C.," and were drawn under the supervision of architect John Russell Pope in 1936.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite

  • Credit Line

    Acquired from Eggers and Higgins, Architects

  • Dimensions

    sight size: 41.5 x 86.6 cm (16 5/16 x 34 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.44.13

  • Series Title

    NGA West Building Drawings [1984.44.1-114; 1984.106.1]

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64583918

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