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This is a drawing of an architectural facade. The design features multiple rows of arched windows and detailed ornamentation, highlighting a structured symmetry and balance. The facade presents a central door with an ornamental arch above it, surrounded by a repetitive pattern of arches. Its precision in line work and architectural accuracy convey a sense of grandiosity and historical relevance.
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This is a drawing of an architectural facade. The design features multiple rows of arched windows and detailed ornamentation, highlighting a structured symmetry and balance. The facade presents a central door with an ornamental arch above it, surrounded by a repetitive pattern of arches. Its precision in line work and architectural accuracy convey a sense of grandiosity and historical relevance.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

An Interesting Romanesque Treatment, San Giovanni, Pistoia

John Russell Pope

Date
c. 1896
Medium
graphite
Dimensions
overall: 33.2 x 48.1 cm (13 1/16 x 18 15/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
1939.2.6
Credit line
Gift of Mrs. John Russell Pope
Time span
1876 to 1900
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
Architectural Studies

Subjects and terms

  • American
  • plan
  • architecture
  • Religious
  • Italy
  • Pistoia
  • San Giovani
Inscription

lower right in graphite: An interesting Romanesque Treatment. / San Giovani, Pistoia. / Drawn to Scale 1/8" = 1 foot. / John Russell Pope.; upper right in graphit e: 6.; uC //in graphite: San Giovani. Pistoia Aug 31-

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