Capital of a Column with Anthemion by Alfred Henry Forrester

Capital of a Column with Anthemion

1845 - 1870

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Artwork details

Medium
drawing, print, paper, ink, pencil
Dimensions
sheet: 16 3/4 x 11 7/16 in. (42.5 x 29 cm)
Location
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Copyright
Public Domain

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#drawing#print#paper#form#ink#geometric#classicism#pencil#line

About this artwork

Alfred Henry Forrester created this drawing of a column capital with anthemion, but we don't know exactly when. Forrester was working during a time of significant architectural revival. His drawing reflects the neoclassical movement's interest in the art and architecture of ancient Greece and Rome. The anthemion motif, a stylized honeysuckle pattern, was commonly used in classical architecture. The careful draftsmanship suggests a focus on precision and accuracy, values often associated with architectural renderings. Consider the role of architectural drawings in shaping our built environment. How do these depictions of classical motifs influence our understanding and experience of architectural spaces? This drawing serves not only as a record, but as a means to promote and perpetuate specific aesthetic and cultural values.

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