This is a drawing of a mechanical device with large wheels and an intricate structure. The device features a complex system of levers, handles, and reinforcing structural elements mounted on a platform with wheels. The apparatus is sketched with detailed hatching and cross-hatching techniques to give a sense of depth and form. There are stairs next to the device. The drawing highlights the craftsmanship and design of machinery from an earlier era with an emphasis on geometric precision and functionality.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1774
- Medium
- etching on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 14133 × 9081 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original