Geometrical Elevation of the Peace Plaza and Façade of the Opera House

Giacomo Quarenghi

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a neoclassical architectural facade. The image presents a detailed and symmetrical elevation of an opera theater, labeled "Elévation Géometral de la Place de la Paix et Façade du Théâtre de l'Opéra," showcasing a grand building structure with a central pavilion flanked by two colonnades and smaller pavilion-like wings on either side. The central section is adorned with a pediment and a series of columns, while the extended wings have rows of columns topped with decorative statues. The drawing emphasizes linearity and balance, typical of classical architectural influences.