National Gallery, South Facade

1937

John Russell Pope and Otto R. Eggers

Associated Names
John Russell Pope

Architect, American, 1874 - 1937

Otto R. Eggers

Architect, American, 1882 - 1964

The image shows a classical-style building with a large dome and columns, depicted from a perspective view. The structure resembles the National Gallery in Washington, D.C. The building is centered in the composition, with the sky taking up a significant portion of the scene. Detailed pencil work with shading highlights the grandeur and symmetry of the architecture. The color scheme is mainly gray and beige, giving a timeless feel. Trees and small figures are subtly included in the landscape, enhancing the depth and scale.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    yellow watercolor, white gouache, and graphite

  • Credit Line

    Acquired from Eggers and Higgins, Architects

  • Dimensions

    sight size: 32.5 x 55 cm (12 13/16 x 21 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.44.26

  • Series Title

    NGA West Building Drawings [1984.44.1-114; 1984.106.1]

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64583960

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