Who created "Design for a Doric Porch, Plan and Elevation"?

Design for a Doric Porch, Plan and Elevation was created by Robert Adam in second half 18th century.

When was "Design for a Doric Porch, Plan and Elevation" created?

This artwork was created second half 18th century.

What medium is "Design for a Doric Porch, Plan and Elevation"?

Design for a Doric Porch, Plan and Elevation is Pen and ink, brush and wash.

Is "Design for a Doric Porch, Plan and Elevation" in the public domain?

Yes, Design for a Doric Porch, Plan and Elevation is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Design for a Doric Porch, Plan and Elevation

Robert Adam

second half 18th century

Medium

Pen and ink, brush and wash

Dimensions

sheet: 12 3/16 x 11 13/16 in. (31 x 30 cm)

Classification

Drawings|Ornament & Architecture

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1934

Accession Number

34.78.2(5)

Tags

Architecture

Art Historical Context

Step into the refined world of 18th British architecture with Robert Adam's *Design for a Doric Por, Plan and Elevation*. in the second half of the century, delicate drawing showcases both a precise plan view and an elevation of a neoclassical porch inspired by the sturdy, iconic Doric order—one of the oldest and simplest Greek architectural styles, evoking ancient temples like the Parthenon. Adam, a leading Scottish architect and interior designer, was renowned for his "Adam style," which elegantly fused classical Roman and Greek motifs with lighter Rococo flourishes, influencing grand estate...

Design for a Doric Porch, Plan and Elevation

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