Early Perspective Study

1937

John Russell Pope and Otto R. Eggers

Associated Names
John Russell Pope

Architect, American, 1874 - 1937

Otto R. Eggers

Architect, American, 1882 - 1964

This is a drawing of a large neoclassical building. The drawing features grand architectural design with a central building flanked by long wings, all topped with a gable roof. At the heart of the structure is a portico supported by tall columns. The entire building is elevated on a platform, with stairs leading up to the entrance. The setting appears to be open, with landscaped areas featuring trees and shrubs surrounding the building, as depicted by faint outlines and shades. The shading technique adds depth and contrast, emphasizing the structural elements and giving the drawing a sense of realism.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite

  • Credit Line

    Acquired from Eggers and Higgins, Architects

  • Dimensions

    sight size: 30 x 86.5 cm (11 13/16 x 34 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.44.20

  • Series Title

    NGA West Building Drawings [1984.44.1-114; 1984.106.1]

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64583958

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