Who created "Staircase Lobby Design"?

Staircase Lobby Design was created by Anonymous, British, 19th century in 19th century.

When was "Staircase Lobby Design" created?

This artwork was created 19th century.

What medium is "Staircase Lobby Design"?

Staircase Lobby Design is Pen and ink on tracing paper.

Is "Staircase Lobby Design" in the public domain?

Yes, Staircase Lobby Design is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Staircase Lobby Design

Anonymous, British, 19th century

19th century

Medium

Pen and ink on tracing paper

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, 1960

Accession Number

60.632.185

Tags

ArchitectureStairs

Art Historical Context

Nestled within the Metropolitan Museum of Art Elisha Whittelsey Collection, thisStaircase Lobby Design is a delicate pen and ink drawing on tracing paper by an anonymous artist from the 19th century.ed with precise lines, it captures the ornate details of a grand staircase lobby, showcasing the era's fascination with architectural ornamentation. The translucent tracing paper was a practical choice for draftsmen, allowing overlays for refinements or copies—essential in an age before modern reproduction tools. In Victorian Britain, such drawings were vital blueprints for public and private spac...

Staircase Lobby Design

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