Study of an Altarpiece and Ceiling Panels
1896
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1896
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two views of a decorative altarpiece and ceiling. The top drawing is a front view of a rectangular structure with three arched panels, each filled with faint figures and patterns. Below it, a ceiling design spreads across a triangular shape, featuring circles and ovals with more sketched-in details. The artist jotted down color notes like "blue ground" and "gold leaf," hinting at how the final piece would look. The lines are light and quick, almost like a rough plan for a bigger project. If you like sketches like this, check out the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
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