Visionary design for a capital surmounted by a seated angel

People:

Paul Goesch (draughtsman)

Title:

Visionary design for a capital surmounted by a seated angel

Date:

6 December 1920?

Description:

- Design for a capital with flower and fish motifs, including a portion of the upper part of the column. The capital is surmounted by an angel seated on a chair.

Form:
drawings

Quantity / Object type:
1 drawing(s)

Stage and Purpose:

theoretical drawing
ornamental drawing
illustration

Technique and media:

Pen and black ink, watercolour, and medium grey and bronze-coloured pigment

Dimensions:

sheet: 14.3 x 11.3 cm

Reference number:

DR1988:0235

Drawing Type:

finished drawing

Method of Projection:

sketch elevation (drawing)

Physical characteristics and technical requirements:

- The l.l. corner of the sheet is folded and has been trimmed unevenly. It was received in a tracing paper folder (retained).

Inscription:

signed - by the draughtsman, in graphite, l.l.: "G / G" inscribed - the draughtsman, in graphite, verso, u.l.: "Goesch, (09) [illeg.] baukopf / 123" [inscription may be by more than one hand] dated - by the draughtsman ? in graphite, verso, u.r.: "6. 12. 20"

Subject:

architecture

Subject Descriptive Terms:

capital
fantastic architecture
Expressionism

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

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