Design for a Door and Stucco Overdoor Decorations

Anonymous, Italian, 18th century Italian

ca. 1740–60

Not on view

This drawing shows a design for a door and overdoor, both decorated with moldings. The inscription added on the left side of the drawing contains instructions for the execution and gilt finishings. It also describes that mirrors should be added in the compartments of the door which is indicated by the use of gray wash. The door gave access to a ‘Stanza di Udienza’, an official room for receiving guests, which indicates that this until now unidentified design was meant for an important building, possibly a palace or a seat of government.

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Title: Design for a Door and Stucco Overdoor Decorations
Artist: Anonymous, Italian, 18th century ?
Date: ca. 1740–60
Medium: Pen and black and brown ink with gray wash, over a graphite outline
Dimensions: sheet: 13 x 7 3/8 in. (33 x 18.7 cm)
Classifications: Drawings, Ornament & Architecture
Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1950
Object Number: 50.605.24
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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