Pair Of Architectural Drawings In Ink On Paper – 18th-century French School

A beautiful pair of architectural drawings executed in black ink on laid paper in the 18th century.

These compositions depict designs for architectural finials, ornate pediments, and pedestals in the Louis XV style, enriched with allegorical figures, rocaille cartouches, and decorative motifs. Each sheet is accompanied by geometric tracings, cross-sections, and technical elevations evidencing preparatory work intended for the execution of sculptural or architectural works.

The fineness of the linework, the quality of the proportions, and the presence of handwritten annotations underscore the nature of these studies or presentations, created in an 18th-century architectural or ornamental workshop.

A very beautiful decorative set, sought after for a collector’s cabinet, a library, or a collection dedicated to the decorative arts and historical architecture.

Period: 18th century
Technique: ink on laid paper
Origin: French School
Subject: architectural studies and Louis XV-style ornamentation
Modern frames

Note: some foxing, small spots, and signs of age, which do not detract from the quality of the presentation.

Dimensions / 50 cm x 42 cm