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Palazzo Communale, Bologna

John Russell Pope

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an architectural facade. The drawing depicts the detailed design and structure of a building facade, showing intricate architectural details typical of a classical style. The facade features multiple stories with large arches on the lower level and decorative columns framing both the arches and upper windows. The drawing includes detailed representations of columns, entablatures, and a style of ornamentation. Additionally, there is a clear attention to symmetry and proportion, with the use of arcs and circular motifs. The drawing appears to be a technical blueprint or an architectural study, which could have been used for planning or educational purposes.

Artwork Details

Date
1898
Medium
graphite
Dimensions
3531 × 5133 px
Public Domain
Yes
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