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Design for the Simcoe Monument, Exeter Cathedral

John Flaxman

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of architectural details featuring two ornate columns and a decorative frieze. The drawing depicts two vertical elements resembling columns or pilasters, each with a figure-like form standing within them. The central area is filled with intricate ornamental designs, including quatrefoils and botanical motifs, topped by a frieze. The lines appear sketch-like, suggesting a preliminary design or concept study. The drawing seems to have been made with a graphite pencil on paper, reflecting a study of decorative architectural elements.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1814
Medium
graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
4705 × 2811 px
Public Domain
Yes
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