Rathskeller Neubau, Halle (Saale), Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, Ground Floor Plan

Art Historical Context

This architectural drawing by Peter Joseph Weber presents the ground floor plan for the Rathskeller Neubau, a new municipal restaurant and gathering space in Halle (Saale), Germany. around 1887, the design reflects the era’s growing emphasis on civic buildings that combined practical function with civic pride, as German cities modernized their public infrastructure during the late nineteenth century. Weber’s rendering stands out for its refined technique. Combining graphite and ink for precise lines with delicate watercolor and tempera washes, the plan conveys both structural clarity and an i...