Elevation for Wall Decoration
Sepia-toned drawing of an ornate wall decoration. A rectangular section of wall in the center features a large, empty rectangle at the bottom. Above it is a carved, arched niche containing a figure. The niche has a projecting cornice and is flanked by columns. A cherub peeks from behind a curtain on the left. A cornice runs across the top, decorated with patterns and figures. A small cherub flies above the niche. The wall is adorned with moldings and carvings throughout. The drawing is by Albrecht Dürer and titled "Elevation for Wall Decoration".
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 578 × 893 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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