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Design for the Facade of a Villa

Object Details

Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Villa carefully rendered in appearance has three sections; a central convex section with three storeys, and two planar side wings with two storeys. Decorative elements include pilasters, arches, and triangular window pediments. Statues stand on pedestals alternating with grilles on
the roof line.
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Attributed to
Johann Fischer von Erlach, 1650 – 1723
Attributions
Mattia de Rossi, 1637–1695
Domenico Martinelli, 1650 – 1718
Date
1670–80
Credit Line
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund
Medium
Graphite (leadpoint)
Dimensions
25.2 x 38 cm (9 15/16 x 14 15/16 in.)
Mat: 35.6 x 45.7 cm (14 x 18 in.)
Type
architecture
Object Name
Drawing
Type
Drawing
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