Study for a gateway
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing shows a fake building front with three arches. The middle arch is empty, but the two side arches have small scenes inside: one with three figures and the other with two. Above the arches, there are four round windows with figures in them—two look like men and two like women. The top part has a pediment with more figures, including one in the center holding something. The drawing looks like a sketch for a decorative gateway, mixing real architecture with painted scenes. The lines are light but precise, almost like a blueprint. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more sketches like this.
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