Design for a capital with a Greek cross motif

People:

Paul Goesch (draughtsman)

Title:

Design for a capital with a Greek cross motif

Date:

circa 1920-1921

Form:
drawings

Quantity / Object type:
1 drawing(s)

Stage and Purpose:

theoretical drawing
ornamental drawing

Technique and media:

Pen and black ink, gouache, and gold-coloured pigment

Dimensions:

sheet: 4.9 x 5.2 cm

Reference number:

DR1988:0226

Drawing Type:

finished drawing

Method of Projection:

sketch elevation (drawing)

Physical characteristics and technical requirements:

- The sheet has been trimmed unevenly. There are traces of glue and paper on the recto, probably from a previous mounting.

Inscription:

inscribed - the draughtsman, in graphite, verso, u.l.: "Capitäl [sic]" numbered - by an unknown hand, in purple pencil, verso, u.r.: "808"; and l.r.: "808" signed - by the draughtsman, in pen and black ink, l.r.: "Goesch"

Subject:

architecture

Subject Descriptive Terms:

capital
Greek cross
fantastic architecture
Expressionism

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

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