Design for a Theatre

18th century

Not on view

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.

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Provenance

Title: Design for a Theatre
Artist: Anonymous, French, 18th century
Date: 18th century
Medium: Pen and black ink, brush and rose wash over graphite
Dimensions: plate: 11 1/4 x 7 in. (28.6 x 17.8 cm)
Classifications: Drawings, Ornament & Architecture
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 1970
Object Number: 1970.736.6a
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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