Design for a Theatre

Anonymous, French, 18th century French

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Theater design was a popular subject for architectural competitions during the eighteenth century. As a result, many extant architectural drawings of theaters do not represent realized building projects but rather are exercises or conceptual designs. Despite their conceptual nature, the designs have often still been worked out with a great level of detail. This drawing, for example, is part of a group of three detailing the floorplan, facade, side elevation, and various sections of a building that, as of yet, has not been connected to an existing performance venue in France.

Design for a Theatre, Anonymous, French, 18th century, Pen and black ink, brush and rose wash over graphite

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Design for a Theatre, Anonymous, French, 18th century, Pen and black ink, brush and rose wash over graphite
Design for a Theatre, Anonymous, French, 18th century, Pen and black ink, brush and rose wash over graphite
Design for a Theatre, Anonymous, French, 18th century, Pen and black ink, brush and rose wash over graphite

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