Who created "Elevation of Garden Pavilion"?

Elevation of Garden Pavilion was created by Robert Morris in early to mid-18th century.

When was "Elevation of Garden Pavilion" created?

This artwork was created early to mid-18th century.

What medium is "Elevation of Garden Pavilion"?

Elevation of Garden Pavilion is Pen and black ink, brush and gray wash, over graphite.

Is "Elevation of Garden Pavilion" in the public domain?

Yes, Elevation of Garden Pavilion is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Elevation of Garden Pavilion

Robert Morris

early to mid-18th century

Medium

Pen and black ink, brush and gray wash, over graphite

Dimensions

sheet: 8 15/16 x 6 3/16 in. (22.7 x 15.7 cm)

Classification

Drawings|Ornament & Architecture

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1966

Accession Number

66.567.7

Tags

ArchitectureArches

About this artwork

Robert Morris's "Elevation of Garden Pavilion" (early to mid-18th century) represents the English Palladian movement's application of classical architectural principles to landscape design. Executed in pen and black ink, brush and gray wash over graphite, this measured drawing (8 15/16 x 6 3/16 inches) demonstrates the period's approach to garden architecture as integral to estate planning, where ornamental structures created focal points, viewing platforms, and spaces for polite social gatherin...

Elevation of Garden Pavilion

Send Feedback