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This is a drawing of architectural designs for a building. The image showcases two elevations and two floor plans of a structure. One elevation depicts a building with columns supporting a triangular pediment. The other elevation shows an entrance with an arched doorway flanked by windows, topped with a pediment. The floor plans reveal the spatial arrangement and construction details. The drawing suggests an emphasis on balance, symmetry, and classical proportions.
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This is a drawing of architectural designs for a building. The image showcases two elevations and two floor plans of a structure. One elevation depicts a building with columns supporting a triangular pediment. The other elevation shows an entrance with an arched doorway flanked by windows, topped with a pediment. The floor plans reveal the spatial arrangement and construction details. The drawing suggests an emphasis on balance, symmetry, and classical proportions.

National Gallery of Art · Volume

A Book of Architecture containing Designs for Buildings and Ornaments

James Gibbs (author)

Date
published 1728
Medium
1 vol: ill:
Classification
Volume · Print
Accession number
1985.61.582
Credit line
Mark J. Millard Architectural Collection, David K.E. Bruce Fund
Time span
1726 to 1750
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record

Subjects and terms

  • British

NGA object ID 81359. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.