Visionary design for a monumental structure

People:

Paul Goesch (draughtsman)

Title:

Visionary design for a monumental structure

Date:

circa 1920-1921

Description:

- Design for a monumental structure consisting of three levels. The decoration includes a representation of a large human head on the top level with figurative sculpture to either side.

Form:
drawings

Quantity / Object type:
1 drawing(s)

Stage and Purpose:

theoretical drawing
illustration

Technique and media:

Pen and black ink

Dimensions:

sheet: 16.4 x 20.8 cm

Reference number:

DR1988:0043

Drawing Type:

line drawing
sketch

Method of Projection:

sketch elevation (drawing)

Physical characteristics and technical requirements:

- The sheet has been trimmed unevenly.

Inscription:

signed and inscribed - by the draughtsman, in graphite, l.l.: "Studie zu einem Monumentalbau"; and l.r.: "Goesch" numbered - the draughtsman, in graphite, verso, u.r.: "918"

Subject:

architecture

Subject Descriptive Terms:

fantastic architecture
structure
Expressionism

Credit line:
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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