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"Exploring the Beauty of Architectural Drawing

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: View of the Rennes prison for women designed by architect Alfred Normand

View of the Rennes prison for women designed by architect Alfred Normand, published by Intime-Club, Paris
CHT285284 View of the Rennes prison for women designed by architect Alfred Normand, published by Intime-Club, Paris, 1877 (engraving) by French School; Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: Ms R 171 f. 285 Plan of Canterbury Cathedral and the plumbing system, from the Eadwine Psalter, c

Ms R 171 f. 285 Plan of Canterbury Cathedral and the plumbing system, from the Eadwine Psalter, c. 1150 (vellum)
NUL42005 Ms R 171 f.285 Plan of Canterbury Cathedral and the plumbing system, from the Eadwine Psalter, c.1150 (vellum) by English School, (12th century); Trinity College, Cambridge

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: Presentation Design Drawings, Residence for Dr. Stratford, Chicago, Illinois

Presentation Design Drawings, Residence for Dr. Stratford, Chicago, Illinois, December 1886. Front elevation

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: Saint Peters Basilica, Rome, Italy, Interior View, 1878. Creator: Frederick P Dinkelberg

Saint Peters Basilica, Rome, Italy, Interior View, 1878. Creator: Frederick P Dinkelberg
Saint Peters Basilica, Rome, Italy, Interior View, 1878

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: Worlds Columbian Exposition Fine Arts Museum, Chicago, Illinois, Perspective, c

Worlds Columbian Exposition Fine Arts Museum, Chicago, Illinois, Perspective, c. 1890-1891

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: Design of a fireplace, 1756. Creator: Giovanni Battista Brostoloni

Design of a fireplace, 1756. Creator: Giovanni Battista Brostoloni
Design of a fireplace, 1756

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: Plate 4: cross-section of the Hall of the Institute of Bologna

Plate 4: cross-section of the Hall of the Institute of Bologna, with the entrance to the room, 1756. [Spaccato quarto di questa Sala

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: 59. Plan et details, Chateau d Alep, 1843. Creator

59. Plan et details, Chateau d Alep, 1843. Creator
59. Plan et details, Chateau d Alep, 1843. Plan and details, Citadel of Aleppo, Syria

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: 60. Porte Kennesrine, aAlep, 1843. Creator: Hancke

60. Porte Kennesrine, aAlep, 1843. Creator: Hancke
60. Porte Kennesrine, a Alep, 1843. Gate in city walls, Aleppo, Syria

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle: A Plan and Elevation of the Royal Fire-Works, London, 1749, ... ca. 1749

Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle: A Plan and Elevation of the Royal Fire-Works, London, 1749, ... ca. 1749
Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle: A Plan and Elevation of the Royal Fire-Works, London, 1749, ca. 1749. A fireworks display, with music specially composed by Handel, was held in St James Park, London

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: Floorplan and Side View of an Altar, Plate d (2) from Unterschiedliche Neu

Floorplan and Side View of an Altar, Plate d (2) from Unterschiedliche Neu Inventierte Altare mit darzu gehorigen Profillen u. Grundriszen. Printed ca. 1750-56

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: Floorplan and Side View of an Altar, Plate c (2) from Unterschiedliche Neu

Floorplan and Side View of an Altar, Plate c (2) from Unterschiedliche Neu Inventierte Altare mit darzu gehorigen Profillen u. Grundriszen. Printed ca. 1750-56

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: Case for drafting tool kit used by John S. Chase, mid-late 20th century. Creator: L. L

Case for drafting tool kit used by John S. Chase, mid-late 20th century. Creator: L. L
Case for a drafting tool kit used by architect John S. Chase. Chase (1925-2012) was the first licensed African-American architect in the state of Texas

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: Large compass from a drafting took kit used by John S. Chase, mid-late 20th century

Large compass from a drafting took kit used by John S. Chase, mid-late 20th century
Large compass from a drafting tool kit used by architect John S. Chase. Chase (1925-2012) was the first licensed African-American architect in the state of Texas

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: Our Artist at the Royal Academy (engraving)

Our Artist at the Royal Academy (engraving)
1059650 Our Artist at the Royal Academy (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Artist at the Royal Academy)

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: Section of Mereworth Castle in Kent, engraved by H. Hulsbergh, c. 1722-24 (engraving)

Section of Mereworth Castle in Kent, engraved by H. Hulsbergh, c. 1722-24 (engraving)
XJF465139 Section of Mereworth Castle in Kent, engraved by H. Hulsbergh, c.1722-24 (engraving) by Campbell, Colen (1676-1729) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mereworth Castle)

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: A Section view of the Hall of Rarities towards the South

A Section view of the Hall of Rarities towards the South
XJF444307 A Section view of the Hall of Rarities towards the South, illustration in Chambers of the St. Petersburg Imperial Academy of Sciences Library and Gallery showing Plans

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: Portrait of James Adam, 1754 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of James Adam, 1754 (oil on canvas)
TW426951 Portrait of James Adam, 1754 (oil on canvas) by Ramsay, Allan (1713-84); 91.5x68.8 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info.: James Adam (1732-94)

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: Pages from Brays Designs for Cottages and Villas, c

Pages from Brays Designs for Cottages and Villas, c
2972922 Pages from Brays Designs for Cottages and Villas, c.1825 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: Cross section of house for the Bourgeoisie, plate XXXVI from a folio of designs, c

Cross section of house for the Bourgeoisie, plate XXXVI from a folio of designs, c
STC284311 Cross section of house for the Bourgeoisie, plate XXXVI from a folio of designs, c.1870 (w/c on paper) by Monnot, H

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: Cross section of a Library, plate XV from a folio of designs, c. 1870 (w / c on paper)

Cross section of a Library, plate XV from a folio of designs, c. 1870 (w / c on paper)
STC284307 Cross section of a Library, plate XV from a folio of designs, c.1870 (w/c on paper) by Monnot, H. (fl.1870s); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: Main facade of a Library, plate XII from a folio of designs, c. 1870 (w / c on paper)

Main facade of a Library, plate XII from a folio of designs, c. 1870 (w / c on paper)
STC284306 Main facade of a Library, plate XII from a folio of designs, c.1870 (w/c on paper) by Monnot, H. (fl.1870s); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: Elevation of a Cafe-Concert, from a folio of designs, c. 1870 (w / c on paper)

Elevation of a Cafe-Concert, from a folio of designs, c. 1870 (w / c on paper)
STC284304 Elevation of a Cafe-Concert, from a folio of designs, c.1870 (w/c on paper) by Monnot, H. (fl.1870s); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: Cross Section of a Theatre, plate VIII from a folio of designs, c. 1870 (w / c on paper)

Cross Section of a Theatre, plate VIII from a folio of designs, c. 1870 (w / c on paper)
STC284303 Cross Section of a Theatre, plate VIII from a folio of designs, c.1870 (w/c on paper) by Monnot, H. (fl.1870s); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: Elevation of a Theatre, from a folio of designs, c. 1870 (w / c on paper)

Elevation of a Theatre, from a folio of designs, c. 1870 (w / c on paper)
STC284300 Elevation of a Theatre, from a folio of designs, c.1870 (w/c on paper) by Monnot, H. (fl.1870s); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: Roman Villa, engraved by Walter, plate 50 from Villas

Roman Villa, engraved by Walter, plate 50 from Villas
STC255421 Roman Villa, engraved by Walter, plate 50 from Villas, Maisons de Ville et de Campagne, published Paris (colour litho) by Olive (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: Section of Findlater Castle from the North East to the South West

Section of Findlater Castle from the North East to the South West
FFA273035 Section of Findlater Castle from the North East to the South West, 1789 (ink & wash on paper) (see also 273034) by Adam

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: An Unexecuted design for North East Front of Findlater Castle, for the Earl of Seafield

An Unexecuted design for North East Front of Findlater Castle, for the Earl of Seafield
FFA273034 An Unexecuted design for North East Front of Findlater Castle, for the Earl of Seafield, 1789 (ink & wash on paper) (see also 273035) by Adam

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: Terrace elevation of a house for the Bourgeoisie, plate XXXV, from a folio of designs, c

Terrace elevation of a house for the Bourgeoisie, plate XXXV, from a folio of designs, c
STC284309 Terrace elevation of a house for the Bourgeoisie, plate XXXV, from a folio of designs, c.1870 (w/c on paper) by Monnot, H

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: Monticello, First Version (Elevation), probably before March 1771

Monticello, First Version (Elevation), probably before March 1771
MHS197925 Monticello, First Version (Elevation), probably before March 1771 (brown ink on laid paper) by Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826); 35.4x48.9 cm; Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, MA

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: Front Elevation and Section for House and Studio for Frank Miles (1852-91), Tite Street

Front Elevation and Section for House and Studio for Frank Miles (1852-91), Tite Street
STC176483 Front Elevation and Section for House and Studio for Frank Miles (1852-91), Tite Street, Chelsea, 1878-79 (w/c & pencil on paper) (see also 176481-482, 176484-485) by Godwin

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: Elevation of the tower of Laon Cathedral (pen and ink on paper)

Elevation of the tower of Laon Cathedral (pen and ink on paper)
XIR154169 Elevation of the tower of Laon Cathedral (pen and ink on paper) by Villard de Honnecourt (fl.1190-1235); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: Longitudinal Section (L to R) Organ, Music Room, Gallery, Salon, Banqueting Room

Longitudinal Section (L to R) Organ, Music Room, Gallery, Salon, Banqueting Room
STC59438 Longitudinal Section (L to R) Organ, Music Room, Gallery, Salon, Banqueting Room, Pages Room, Kitchen from Views of the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, by John Nash, 1826 (print) by Nash

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: Design for Newtons cenotaph, 1764 (pencil on paper) (b / w photo)

Design for Newtons cenotaph, 1764 (pencil on paper) (b / w photo)
CHT110547 Design for Newtons cenotaph, 1764 (pencil on paper) (b/w photo) by Boullee, Etienne Louis (1728-99); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: Elevation of Mereworth Castle, engraved by H. Hulsbergh, c. 1722-24 (engraving)

Elevation of Mereworth Castle, engraved by H. Hulsbergh, c. 1722-24 (engraving)
XJF465138 Elevation of Mereworth Castle, engraved by H. Hulsbergh, c.1722-24 (engraving) by Campbell, Colen (1676-1729) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mereworth Castle)

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: Plan for the first floor of the Donjon at Vincennes, 1810 (pen and ink on paper)

Plan for the first floor of the Donjon at Vincennes, 1810 (pen and ink on paper)
XIR439927 Plan for the first floor of the Donjon at Vincennes, 1810 (pen and ink on paper) by French School, (19th century); Musee de l Ile de France, Sceaux

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: Section Drawing of The Rotunda, Leicester Square, published May 15 1801

Section Drawing of The Rotunda, Leicester Square, published May 15 1801
661115 Section Drawing of The Rotunda, Leicester Square, published May 15 1801 (etching and aquatint) by Mitchell, Robert (fl.1782-1835); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: Design for Milan Cathedral, illustration from De Architectura by Vitruvius

Design for Milan Cathedral, illustration from De Architectura by Vitruvius
XIR190246 Design for Milan Cathedral, illustration from De Architectura by Vitruvius, Como, 1521 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Italian School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: West facade of the Church of St. Augustin, Paris, built 1860-71 (pencil on paper)

West facade of the Church of St. Augustin, Paris, built 1860-71 (pencil on paper)
XIR192434 West facade of the Church of St. Augustin, Paris, built 1860-71 (pencil on paper) by Baltard, Victor (1805-74); Louvre, Paris

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: Front elevation of a house for the Bourgeoisie, plate XXXIII, from a folio of designs, c

Front elevation of a house for the Bourgeoisie, plate XXXIII, from a folio of designs, c
STC284308 Front elevation of a house for the Bourgeoisie, plate XXXIII, from a folio of designs, c.1870 (w/c on paper) by Monnot, H

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: Views of St Martins le Grand, the General Post Office and Aldersgate Street, c

Views of St Martins le Grand, the General Post Office and Aldersgate Street, c
GHL430737 Views of St Martins le Grand, the General Post Office and Aldersgate Street, c.1838 (engraving) by Tallis, John (1815-76); width: 44 cm; Guildhall Art Gallery

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: The Harwich Coach (w / c on wove paper)

The Harwich Coach (w / c on wove paper)
474081 The Harwich Coach (w/c on wove paper) by Repton, Humphry (1752-1818); 50.0x28.7 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info.: This view shows Sheffield Park in Essex)

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: Side elevation of a house for the Bourgeoisie, plate XXXIV from a folio of designs, c

Side elevation of a house for the Bourgeoisie, plate XXXIV from a folio of designs, c
STC284310 Side elevation of a house for the Bourgeoisie, plate XXXIV from a folio of designs, c.1870 (w/c on paper) by Monnot, H

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: Cross section of a Theatre, plate IX from a folio of designs, c. 1870 (w / c on paper)

Cross section of a Theatre, plate IX from a folio of designs, c. 1870 (w / c on paper)
STC284302 Cross section of a Theatre, plate IX from a folio of designs, c.1870 (w/c on paper) by Monnot, H. (fl.1870s); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: Lateral Elevation of a Theatre, plate VII from a folio of designs, c. 1870 (w / c on paper)

Lateral Elevation of a Theatre, plate VII from a folio of designs, c. 1870 (w / c on paper)
STC284301 Lateral Elevation of a Theatre, plate VII from a folio of designs, c.1870 (w/c on paper) by Monnot, H. (fl.1870s); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: New St. Thomass Hospital opened by the Queen last Wednesday, 1871 (steel engraving)

New St. Thomass Hospital opened by the Queen last Wednesday, 1871 (steel engraving)
FNM336858 New St. Thomass Hospital opened by the Queen last Wednesday, 1871 (steel engraving) by Sulman, John (1849-1934); 33.9x50.2 cm; Florence Nightingale Museum, London

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: Elevation of Pedestal Entablature of the Arch at Tripoli

Elevation of Pedestal Entablature of the Arch at Tripoli
XYC289231 Elevation of Pedestal Entablature of the Arch at Tripoli (pen & ink and grey wash over graphite on paper) by Bruce, James (Abyssinian Bruce) (1730-94); Yale Center for British Art

Background imageArchitectural Drawing Collection: Proposed Floor Plan for the Egyptian Hall, Picadilly, 1810 (ink on paper)

Proposed Floor Plan for the Egyptian Hall, Picadilly, 1810 (ink on paper)
XJF444325 Proposed Floor Plan for the Egyptian Hall, Picadilly, 1810 (ink on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In 1810 John Mackay, oilman)



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"Exploring the Beauty of Architectural Drawing: A Glimpse into Timeless Designs" Architectural drawing is an art form that captures the essence and intricacy of architectural masterpieces throughout history. From ancient structures to modern marvels, these drawings provide a window into the creative minds of architects and their vision for iconic buildings. One such example is "Architecture I: Orders of Architecture, " engraved by Charles Lawrie. This piece showcases the different orders in classical architecture, highlighting their unique characteristics and proportions. AWN Pugin's "Architectural drawing: west front inner gate house" takes us back to 1833-1834, offering a detailed view of this remarkable structure. The precision and attention to detail in this drawing are truly awe-inspiring. For a glimpse into medieval architecture, we have the "Plan of Canterbury Cathedral from the Eadwine Psalter. " Created on vellum around 1150, this delicate rendering provides insight into the layout and design of one of England's most renowned cathedrals. Moving forward in time, we encounter section views like "Section view of the second and third floor of the Hall of Rarities looking eastwards. " This drawing allows us to explore hidden details within grand interiors, showcasing both functionality and aesthetic appeal. The fusion between artistry and practicality can be seen in designs such as "Design for the facade of McLean Fine Art Galleries. " Executed with watercolor and pencil on paper, it exemplifies how architectural drawings serve as blueprints for real-world construction projects. Panel designs like "Panel Design for Clandon Park" demonstrate how architects incorporated decorative elements into their plans. These intricate patterns add elegance to historic estates while reflecting prevailing design trends during that era. Traveling across borders brings us to France with "First design for Chateau du Bouilh. " This sketch transports us to Aquitaine's picturesque landscape while revealing the initial concept for this charming architectural gem.