The east front of the Gewandhaus, Brunswick

1833

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism Early 19th Century Architectural

Dominant colour

The east front of the Gewandhaus, Brunswick is a 1833 by John Junior Burgess, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: John Junior Burgess
When & what style?: 1833 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This drawing shows the east front of a large, ornate building. The building has many windows and decorative elements, with a large arched doorway at the bottom. The artist has used a range of lines and shading to create a sense of depth and texture. The building appears to be a grand, historic structure, with intricate carvings and ornate details. The artist's use of light and shadow adds to the sense of drama and grandeur. If you're interested in learning more about this style of drawing, you might want to look up the technique of cross-hatching.

The story of this work

Overview

The drawing depicts the east front of the Gewandhaus in Braunschweig (Brunswick), Germany, formerly the guildhall of the drapers' guild.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

John Junior Burgess

John Junior Burgess drew the architectural bones of 19th-century Europe—church facades, grand hotels, ducal homes, and concert halls—all in precise line.

See the richer artist page