Construction Drawing of a Cannon
Unknown Artist
18th century
Medium
Pen and ink, wash and color on paper
Dimensions
17 3/4 x 11 3/4 in. (45 x 29.8 cm)
Classification
Works on Paper-Drawings
Culture
Western European
Department
Arms and Armor
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1984
Accession Number
1985.226
Tags
Art Historical Context
This intricate *Construction Drawing of a Cannon created by an unknown Western European artist in the th century, offers a fascinating glimpse into the era's military engineering. Rendered on paper with precise pen and ink lines, enhanced by subtle washes and touches of color, the drawing meticulously details the components and assembly of a cannon—likely a field artillery piece vital to 18th-century warfare. Measuring 17¾ x 11¾ inches, it exemplifies the technical precision required for designing heavy ordnance during conflicts like the Seven Years' War. The use of pen and ink allowed for sh...