Design for coffered cupola interior and monuments (recto); details of wall decoration (verso)
early 19th century
Medium
Graphite
Dimensions
sheet: 15 x 18 1/2 in. (38.1 x 47 cm)
Classification
Drawings
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of János Scholz, 1961
Accession Number
61.636.37
Tags
Art Historical Context
This exquisite graphite drawing from early 19th-century Germany a glimpse into the meticulous world of architectural design. On the recto, an anonymous artist sketches a grand coffered cupola interiorthink a domed ceiling adorned with recessed panels for dramatic light play and acoustic perfection—flanked by imposing monuments that evoke neoclassical grandeur. The verso intricate details of wall decorations, showcasing ornate motifs likely intended for a public or ecclesiastical space. At 15 x 18½ inches, the sheet captures precision needed for monumental projects. Crafted in graphite, a vers...