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Two elevations of long horizontal buildings. Positioned horizontally, one on top of the other; the bottom project suggests a greater length than the top one. The top project has a slightly projecting central section of nine bays and lateral sections of three bays each. The bottom project has a central section of seven bays and pairs of lateral sections of three bays each. In both buildings, the central sections show embedded fluted Doric columns supporting an entablature with triglyph friezes. In each intercolumnar space are a window and a relief depicting classical scenes. The lengths are inscribed in the bases of the buildings. A section, in graphite, beside the top design shows the top story as a sham one. Indication of scale in Palmi beneath each elevation and in lower margin

Drawing, Two Facades of a Public Building, ca. 1840
pen and black ink, brush and watercolor, graphite on paper.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-4164

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Design for a painted ceiling, viewed directly from below. The central circular decoration shows Aurora (a winged figure riding in a chariot pulled by two horses; a putto with a burning torch flies in front of her). The scene is placed within a tromp l'oeil architectural framework. At each corner, an illusionary lunette with a pointed arch contains a bust on a pedestal: Orpheus for Music, Homer for Poetry, Apelles for Painting, and Vitruvius for Architecture.

Drawing, Design for a Painted Ceiling of Irregular Shape: Aurora, 1790–1810
pen and brown and black ink, brush and watercolor, black chalk on paper.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors.
1901-39-1803

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Proposed facade design for San Giovanni, Laterano, in Rome, Italy. The narthex has seven entrances. Above central door is a blank papal escutcheon. At center, a cupola upon a high drum, with arches in front and at sides, if flanked by two half cupolas. On the back wall is a relief of Christ's Ascension, with statues of Christ and Mary in the side niches. The section is drawn in a right angle to the elevation and plan.

Drawing, Proposed Elevation, Section, and Plan for the Facade of San...
pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, black chalk on white wove paper,....
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-3504

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Design for a stage set. A richly furnished room in the classical style, with a fireplace and curtained door at the back. A large divan and three smaller chairs with matching blue upholstery along the walls, coffered ceiling, and tall windows at the left.

Drawing, Noble Interior: Stage Design for the Teatro Marsigli-Rossi in...
pen and gray ink, brush and watercolor over black chalk on white paper.
Museum purchase through gift of the Estate of David Wolfe Bishop.
1957-195-1

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Horizontal rectangle. Design for a stage set. View of prison cells through enormous vault. Series of vaulted spaces/hallways. Small figures, prisoners and guards, at the right hand side of the composition: prisoner in chains, armed guard on watch, and crowd of people approaching with a torch.

Drawing, Stage Design, Prison Interior, early 19th century
pen and black and gray ink, brush and wash, black chalk on paper.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-463

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Design for a scarf: Design of yellow ground layered with blue curved lines and green splotches bordered with peach color; design is framed by saw-tooth pattern in green and peach, black and white lines, and in the corners crackle pattern in blue and yellow.

Drawing, Croquis for a scarf, ca. 1983
brush and gouache on paper.
1986-10-1

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

View of a triumphal arch placed on a piazza. At the foreground stands a triumphal arch with one archway, four columns with Corinthian capitals, two reliefs, and two medallions. It stands on a marble pavement. In the middle distance, inscribed by the opening of the triumphal arch stands an obelisk. Behind the arch and on either side of the obelisk are low, one story buildings with large arched niches and small round niches. In the facades facing the front, the niches are occupied by figurative statues.

Drawing, Triumphal Arch on an Ideal Piazza, 1807
pen and black ink, brush and blue, green and yellow watercolor on cardboard.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-4138

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Steps lead toa colonnade. A loggia is in the upper story, closed by a wall with a window in its rear part. Many columns, pilasters and statues are used as decorations. A crouching figure holds a key in the right corner of the dado of the upper story.

Drawing, Copy of Competition Design by Vanvitelli for the Facade of S....
pen and black ink, brush and grey wash over graphite on laid paper.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-7445

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Vertical rectangle showing view of an elaborate three-tier architectural stage setting containing multiple flights of stairs decorated with sculpture. At sides, foliage and trees which suggest a grotto. At top clouds with a seated allegorical personage.Around the stage is an architectural framework with additional draperies and an orchestral area surrounded by a curved balustrade. At top of frame work is an escutcheon containing the letter M.

Drawing, Stage Design: Proscenium and Palace Staircase, 1690–1710
pen and brown ink, brush and gray, brown wash on white laid paper.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-23

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Design for an altar. The sepulcher has the shape of the front of a late classical sarcophagus, the center part of which consists mostly of an opening which is closed by a grating formed by half-circles. Laterally are reliefs. At left, the condemnation of the Virgin by the praetor; at right her abduction. In the base in an inscription of which only part of the words are intelligible. They are in the second line: "VIRGINI ET MARTIRI...ANNO ETATIS SVAE IXX...Behind are three large steps, the uppermost serves as a base for the tabernacle, and two kneeling angels beside it who support burning candelabra, through standing. The tabernacle has the shape of a temple front, with Christ rising in a glory, from the door. Two candelabra with burning flames standing laterally in front of the altar.

Scale: at bottom, in pen and black ink

Drawing, Altar Dedicated to a Virgin Martyr [St. Lucy?], early 19th century
pen and black ink, brush and watercolor, over black chalk; ruled border in....
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-4183

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There are 2 images of this object.

Horizontal rectangle. Interior of huge vaulted temple, seen at an angle from right to left, inside monoptral building serving as a sort of altar; groups of people worshipping.

Drawing, Stage Design, Temple of Love, 1775-90
pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash over black chalk on off-white laid paper.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-224

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Drawing, Study for "Communion of the Sick", 1845

Drawing, Study for "Communion of the Sick", 1845
graphite, white chalk support: brown wove paper, lined.
Bequest of Erskine Hewitt.
1942-50-117

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Recto: Circular composition. The goddess is sitting upon clouds, breasts and lap covered with a cloth. Beside her, at left, Cupid, addressing her, at right the two doves. Written below, at right: "Soffitta teatro Argentina," and "F. Grandi"

Verso: In opposite direction: at left, the upper act of the Deposition. At right: The Virgin, turned toward left; the right leg not drawn.

Drawing, Project for a ceiling painting of the Argentina Theater in Rome:...
crayon, carbon on blue paper.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-7131

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Vertical rectangle. Building with two stories, the lower with five divisions and the upper with three. Stairs lead to the lateral left door and parallel to the façade to a ramp in front of the central part. At right, oblique stairs lead simultaneously to the lateral door and the ramp. The three doorcases are topped by a coat of arms, at left and in the center identified as that of the Albani. Tablets are above the door frames at left and in the center, respectively, with the inscriptions: ALEXANDER ALBANVS; ANNIBAL ALBANVS; posts are at the foot of the ramp.

Drawing, Façade with the Albani Arms, 1730s
pen and brown ink, brush and gray wash, black chalk on white wove paper.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-498

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Drawing, Door case and frame of a door, 1750–75
black crayon, pen and ink on paper.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors.
1901-39-2166

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Drawing (Italy)

Drawing (Italy)
pen and point of brush, and gray ink, gray-brown wash, traces of graphite,....
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-3453

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Shown is the elevation of a two-story villa, laterally connected by gateways with five-story houses of the same height; their corners are shown; the gateways are decorated with draperies, burning candles and garlands. The ground floor of the villa projects laterally; allegorical figural representations of "Religion", or "Church" and "Faith" are shown; the attic shows the coat of arms of the Pope, the attributes of his office, and urns containing fires; the coach with the Pope approaches from right; at left is a troupe of soldiers; framing lines below. Figures, carriages, and horses in foreground.

Drawing, Cardinal Pamphili Villa, Facade Decorated for a Visit of Pope...
pen and black ink, brush and gray, pink wash, graphite on white laid paper.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-896

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In four rows, caption above. Top row, left, shepherd and shepherdess revering hermae. Top row, right, preparation of sacrifice; man gives something to priestess while another runs with lighted torch. Second row, left: two men play skittles. At right, woman and man carry sheaf to hermae, beside child with tambourine. Woman with bunch of grapes followed by running animal. At right, woman pours from jar into bowl held by putto. man with load of grapes follows. Bottom row, left: Romulus and Remus with she-wolf near river-god. Woman brings offering to altar, which bears letters SPQ. At right, priestess points towards hermae behind altar, speaks to kneeling girl. Verso: in black chalk: psiche adorata per venere/ pische sede/ amore 3 psiche nel inferno 4 nozze de piche.

Drawing, Eight Sacrificial Scenes, ca. 1815
pen and ink, brush and brown wash, red chalk on textured laid paper.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors.
1901-39-1211

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At left, a door with triangular pediment topped with an oval panel showing a kneeling saint, surrounded with flowers. At right, a hemispherical overdoor hung with fringed pink textile. Above, two angels hold a crowned cartouche.

Drawing, Overdoors: Kneeling Saint, ca. 1750
pen and gray ink, brush and watercolor, partial ruled border graphite on....
Museum purchase through gift of various donors.
1901-39-1555

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There are 2 images of this object.

A horse stands on naturalistic rocky arch with a shallow cascading fountain below that is flanked by park-like walls. A lion sits in left middle ground, while a man in lower right foreground looks upward at the arch. There are trees and low vegetation throughout the composition, which is framed by a ruled border of pen and brown ink on three sides.

Drawing, Design for a Fountain with Pegasus, for the Villa Albani, Rome, ca....
pen and brown ink, brush and gray wash, graphite on cream laid paper.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors.
1901-39-2102

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There are 5 images of this object.

A herme with a woman's bust supporting the entablature, rises from a dado in front of the wall. A sanke surround the lower parts. Niches are laterally placed. A sacrificing priestess is shown in the left one, a child holds the incense boy--two dancing puttis holding wreaths and garlands dragging from a candelabrum are shown in the right niche.

Drawing, Painted Wall Decoration, 1800–1830
pen and brown ink, brush and watercolor on white laid paper, squared in....
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-4355

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Drawing, Designs for a Bracelet, 1875–1900

Drawing, Designs for a Bracelet, 1875–1900
graphite support: off-white paper.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-6326

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Group of persons on top of stairs

Drawing, Atrium and Staircase in Classical Style, ca. 1825
black chalk on laid paper.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-7465

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Zeus upon throne in center of big assembly of gods. He raises right arm and in act of rising. Caption: Concilio generale delli dei Giove decide del destino di Troia.

Drawing, Zeus Deciding on the Destiny of Troy, Palazzo Gessi, Faenza, 1813
pen and ink, graphite on light blue paper.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors.
1901-39-1640

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Drawing, Door and Upper Window of, 1775

Drawing, Door and Upper Window of, 1775
graphite, gray wash support: laid paper.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-1018

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Ceiling divided into 8 square and 5 rectangular compartments, each with central motif. Central horizontal rectangular panel shows Triumph of War: at left, mounted warrior in classical armor fights footsoldier; at center, warrior in horse-drawn chariot and above Victory with trumpet; at right, other combatants of opposition and Victory with trumpet. Victories in square panels at four corners: three record on oval shields, and fourth holds trophy of classical armor. In four square panels at center of each side are octagonal motifs with four winged genii forming Maltese cross pattern. Representations of double pairs of wings (probably of eagle), in four rectangular panels flanking center squares of long sides.

Drawing, Ceiling Cabinet Dedicated to War, Palazzo Quirinale, Rome, 1812
pen and dark gray ink, brush and gray wash over black chalk ruled lines on....
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-3088

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Drawing, Censer, 1730–60

Drawing, Censer, 1730–60
pen and brown ink, brown wash over, black chalk support: to be checked.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-3148

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Group of architectural designs showing fourteen portions of composite capitals and four bases. Top row: three right halves of capitals shown in elevation. A figure of a harpy with a fishtail scroll. Second row: two left and two right halves of capitals. Third row: four right halves of capitals, one left half. The tops of the shafts are shown below four of the designs. The fifth is supported by a fluted bracket. Bottom row: two right parts of bases of fluted columns, the left half of a capital, a bearded head supporting a fluted bracket fragment of a moulded base, shown from a corner. Verso: at top right, a capital obliquely shown. At bottom edge, three top parts of capital and the left half of another.

Drawing, Designs for Composite Capitals and Bases, 1530–40
pen and brown ink on off-white laid paper.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-4548

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Vertical rectangle. Design for an altar with decorative sculptural niche and surrounding sculptures and columns, right side incomplete.

Drawing, Design for an Altar, ca. 1780–90
pen and brown ink, brush and gray wash, black chalk on white laid paper.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-496

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Object ID #18547211

Object ID #18547211
pen and brown ink, blue-gray wash, graphite support: white wove paper.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-5971

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Drawing, Study for "Communion of the Sick", 1844–45

Drawing, Study for "Communion of the Sick", 1844–45
graphite support: cream wove paper.
Bequest of Erskine Hewitt.
1942-50-116

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Three small studies related to "Study for overall Complex with additional studies of towers". Inscribed in pen and black ink near left dome: golden/Mickey Mouse painted/light-blue/or aquamarine/steel; bottom: yellow-white french or english pine; near center image: ATRIUM with fresco with Disney's history; right, near image: teatro for special meetings or happenings (first line crossed out).

Drawing, Eurodisney Corporate Head Quarters, 1992
pen and black ink, color pencil on graph paper.
Gift of Aldo Rossi/Studio di Architettura, New York.
1993-32-2

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Scale: in pen and brown ink, on garden path: scala di pal.

Drawing, Garden Wall, 1725–50
pen and brown ink, brown wash, black chalk, ruled border in pen and brown on....
Museum purchase through gift of various donors.
1901-39-2106

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Top row: Hercules battling Hydra with torch. Captions written in graphite over medallions: Ercole ammazza lidra. Hercules strangles lion of Nemea. Caption: ercole amazza il leone nemeo. Hercules carries boar, ercole porta il cignale al evristeo. Hercules holds horns of bull Achelous, ercole vince il frume Acheloo. Hercules captures stag Ercole ammazza...la cerva. Hercules taking heavens on his shoulder, Ercole airta atlante. Hercules resting beside killed dragon, Ercole ucide il drage nel orti/ esperidi. Bottom row: Hercules strangling Antaeus, Ercole sofoca Anteone. Hercules slaying Hypolyta, ercole doma la Ammazoni. Hercules battling eagle for delivering Prometheus, Ercole libera Prometee. Hercules chaining Cerbenus, Ercole incatena il Gerbee. Verso: Nine medallions outlined, showing Hercules battling Hydra.

Drawing, Twelve Circular Medallions with Representations of the Deeds of...
pen and ink, brush and brown- grey wash on paper.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors.
1901-39-3321

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

An octagonal basin upon a square platform from which a shaft rises at center supporting a circular basin and two tiers adorned with statues depicting episodes of the Hercules legend. At the top of the shaft, Hercules supports the world. On top pier, Hercules is shown with the Cretan Bull (at right side); Hercules with Hydra and the Nemean Lion (at left side). Below them, on the rim of the circular basin (at mid-section of fountain), at each side, are two pairs of putti on Capricorns; the infant Hercules with a snake is shown at the center of this circular basin rim. On the rim of the bottom octagonal basin are three statue groups: Hercules killing Nessus (center); Hercules and Antaeus (at right); and Hercules about to club another unidentified male (left). The sides of the octagonal basin are adorned with relief panels, probably depicting additional scenes from the life of Hercules.

Drawing, Design for a Fountain with the Labors of Hercules, 1562
black chalk on off-white laid paper.
Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane.
1942-36-1

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Horizontal format. A dancing girl holding a garland together with two putti. Squared.

Drawing, Wall painting, ca. 1820
pen and brown ink, brush and watercolor on white laid paper, squared in....
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-4356

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.