Bryan Lathrop House, Chicago, Illinois, Front Elevation and Terrace Plan
Medium
Ink and colored pencil on linen
Dimensions
61 × 67 cm (24 × 26 3/8 in.)
Classification
presentation drawing
Department
Architecture and Design
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
193284
Art Historical Context
Step into the Gilded Age elegance of Chicago with this exquisite 1892 presentation drawing by the renowned architectural firm McKim, Mead White. Titled *Bryan Lathrop House Chicago, Illinois, Front and Terrace Plan*, it the grand front elevation and meticulously planned terrace of a luxurious residence for Bryan Lathrop, a Chicago businessman and art patron. Measuring 61 × 67 cm, this ink and colored pencil work on linen captures the firm's mastery of Beaux-Arts classicism, blending symmetry, ornate details, and harmonious proportions inspired by Renaissance ideals. Created during Chicago's a...