The Cooper-Hewitt Collections: A Design Resource | Exhibitions | Collection of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

This exhibition was on display from March 26, 1991 to August 30, 1992.

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View from within an antique building, in which sculptural monuments are massed still more than in 1938-88-137, same hand.

Drawing, Mauseoleum Seen From a Colonnade, 1795
pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, graphite on off-white laid paper.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-164

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Horizontal rectangle. Palaces with porticoes and colonnades at left. Statues of two centaurs (Aristens and Pappias) placed on plinths flank a low stair. At center, a tall obelisk stands with Castel Sant'Angelo behind and the Ponte Elio in the distance. Another palace, decorated with statues and a flower filled vase is at right.

Drawing, Stage Design, Fantasy of Rome with the Castel Sant 'Angelo, the...
pen and brown ink, brush and brown and gray watercolor on white laid paper.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-168

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Alexander on top of globe supported by Atlas

Drawing, Alexander on top of globe supported by Atlas, 1746–1809
pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash on off-white laid paper, lined.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-1778

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Vertical rectangle showing two alternative designs for a bedroom. In the foreground, a richly decorated alcove, the opening of which is formed by an arch supported by twisted solomonic columns. Behind, the bed is surmounted on one side with a scrolling ornate back topped with a crown. Ruled borders.

Drawing, Stage Design: Bedroom with alcove, ca. 1790
pen and brown ink, brush and gray wash on white laid paper.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-18

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

At center, a woman stands on a columnar pedestal decorated in relief with two putti supporting a medallion of a plant. This is flanked by two seated dogs, which rest on a larger base decorated with a frieze representing an antique sacrifice. This central unit rests on an oblong base with round ends supported by calyces; upon each end are two seated women supporting flaming urns (an alternate design is suggested at each end). The left urn is decorated with a band with an octagonal medallion of a bust; cornucopias drape from the frame. The right urn in the shape of a flared sketch of the inkstand is at upper right. Bordered and mounted like 1938-88-2109.

Drawing, Inkstand, 1787–1793
pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, graphite on off-white laid paper, lined.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-1991

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Shown slightly from above. Below is a dodecagonal pedestal, formed by a broad oval with protruding squares in the middles of the ends. It is supported by eight obliquely disposed claws. The covers of the bowls show female genii standing above trophies of arms. Both are blowing trumpets. They hold with their inside hands, the left one a standard, the right one a wreath. In the center rises a monumental column. Below are three steps. A relief is shown in the pedestal. Eagles stand obliquely at the corners beside the base. A scepter and a wreath are fastened by another, a laurel wreath to the shaft. Above stands a general upon a globe which is supported by sitting slaves. Colored background.

Drawing, Inkstand with victory column flanked by figures of fame on top of...
pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, graphite on off-white laid paper.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-1995

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Design for a casino or Kaffeehaus.

Drawing, Design for a Casino or Kaffeehaus, 1796
pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, graphite on off-white laid paper, lined.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-2158

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Upon a rough base, shown from the right angle of the front; the figure is turned toward left; the angel, his left knee bent and his arms crossed, looking downwards.

Drawing, Design for Sculpture: Angel in Adoration, mid- 17th–late 17th century
pen and brown ink, gray wash on white laid paper laid down on white laid paper.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-2205

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Angel is shown at the right front, turned towards the right, and stepping down stairs; he raises his right hand whichsupports a trumpet; the lowered left hand holds a palm branch.

Drawing, Design for Sculpture: Angel Blowing Trumpet, mid- 17th–late 17th...
pen and brown ink, brown wash, black chalk on white laid paper, laid down on....
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-2211

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

An angel stands contrapposto atop a plinth, head turned to the left while blowing into a serpentine horn terminating in the head of a beast.

Drawing, Design for Sculpture: Angel Blowing Serpentine Horn, late 17th century
pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, black chalk on white laid paper,....
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-2213

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Horizontal rectangle. Interior of huge vaulted temple, seen at an angle from right to left, inside monoptral building serving as a sort of altar; groups of people worshipping.

Drawing, Stage Design, Temple of Love, 1775-90
pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash over black chalk on off-white laid paper.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-224

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Drawing, Retable (Frame to Enclose

Drawing, Retable (Frame to Enclose
pen and brown ink, brown wash, red chalk support: white laid paper, with....
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-2342

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Design of wall decoration and monument showing architectural façade with alternate suggestions for balconies and niches. At center, a large arch with military trophies and captives frames an equestrian statue and allegorical figural sculptures. Behind, a courtyard with the façade of another building.

Drawing, Design of Wall Decoration and Equestrian Monument for Law Courts,...
pen and black ink, brush and gray wash, graphite on ivory paper.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-25

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Horizontal rectangle. Interior of vast hall decorated with pictures on walls in architectural setting.

Drawing, Stage Design, Room in the Palace of Titus for the Opera "La Clemenza...
pen and black ink, brush and gray wash on white laid paper.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-252

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Horizontal rectangle. Indian palace garden with buildings; Ballo by Branbilla.

Drawing, Stage Design, Indian Palace Garden for the Ballet "Genghis Khan" by...
pen and black ink, brush and gray wash, graphite on white laid paper.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-259

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Vertical format drawing showing a furniture design for a large ten-tiered buffet for silver with various pieces in place.

Drawing, Sideboard for Silver, late 17th century
pen and gray-brown ink, brush and gray-brown wash on white laid paper.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-2596-a

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Horizontal rectangle. View through three arches of colonnade on Gothic circular building in two versions in the court of an enormous palace.

Drawing, Stage Design, Atrium with the Temple of the Hospitallers for the...
pen and brown ink, brush and gray wash on white laid paper .
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-276

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Drawing, Architectural Ornaments t, ca. 1750

Drawing, Architectural Ornaments t, ca. 1750
pen and gray ink, yellow, lavender, gray wash, black chalk, ruled border in....
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-2776

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Drawing, Architectural Ornaments t, ca. 1750

Drawing, Architectural Ornaments t, ca. 1750
pen and gray ink, yellow, lavender, gray wash, black chalk, ruled border in....
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-2777

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Horizontal rectangle. View from aisle of temple-like building in Egyptian style into nave, richly decorated with sculptures.

Drawing, Stage Design, Hall in a Babylonian Palace for the Opera "Ciro in...
pen and black ink, brush and gray wash on white laid paper.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-282

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Drawing, Fountain in a Niche, 1800–1820

Drawing, Fountain in a Niche, 1800–1820
pen and brown ink, watercolor support: white wove paper.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-2986

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Within a vertical oval, an outdoor view of a garden terrace. At right is a fountain with birds upon rocks. Fantastic architecture rises in the left middle distance. Figures of men wearing wide-brimmed hats stand or sit respectively upon the terrace. A balustrade forms the rear enclosure--a part of it is shown forming a corner with the architecture. Another fountain stands in the garden in the right distance. Framed by an ovoidal moulding which is inscribed into a vertical oblong.

Drawing, Fantastic Garden, ca. 1700
pen and brown ink, black chalk on off-white laid paper.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-2993

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Vertical rectangle showing archway with stairs leading to a niche with flowers.

Drawing, Entryway with Steps, ca. 1700
pen and brown ink, gray wash, over graphite, ruled border in pen and brown on....
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-3

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Object ID #18540253

Object ID #18540253
pen and brown ink, brown wash over, black chalk support: to be checked.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-3148

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

An elaborate four wheeled open carriage designed in the Rococo style is shown in side view facing left. The seat, adorned with small portrait busts and rocaille is topped by a small parasol. Verso: Wall decoration and trellis arcades.

Drawing, Design for a Cabriolet, before 1750
pen and black ink, brush and grey, pale blue, and pale lavender wash, black....
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-3188

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Drawing, Design for a Silver Candlestick, 1725–40

Drawing, Design for a Silver Candlestick, 1725–40
pen and brown ink, ruled border in graphite support: white laid paper.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-3214

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Drawing, Chair and Three Tripods, ca. 1790

Drawing, Chair and Three Tripods, ca. 1790
pen and pink ink, brown, ochre, gray wash, traces of red chalk support:....
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-3245

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Drawing, Monstrance

Drawing, Monstrance
pen and brown ink, brown wash, over graphite, squared in graphite support:....
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-3268

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Design for a Corinthian capital. The capital is depicted with a partially depicted fluted column or pilaster.

Drawing, Corinthian Capital, 1798
pen and brown ink, brush and gray wash on white laid paper, lined .
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-3388

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Drawing, Wall Elevation with Alcove, 1725–50

Drawing, Wall Elevation with Alcove, 1725–50
pen and brown ink, gray wash, graphite on thick white laid paper.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-3402

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Scale: at bottom left, in palmi

Object ID #18540973
pen and brown ink, blue, gray, ochre wash, over black chalk support: white....
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-3418

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Object ID #18541065

Object ID #18541065
pen and point of brush, and gray ink, gray-brown wash, traces of graphite,....
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-3453

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Two ground plan and elevation projects for a church facade. In the upper project, the lower story with three bays is topped by an attic story with pediment. A papal escutcheon is in the pediment. The lower project similar to the above design with the addition of a porch at the central bay.
At left their sections are shown; at right their views from the side.
Ruled borders in pen and black ink.

Drawing, Two Variants of a Facade of S. Maria Sopra Minerva, Rome, 1771–72
pen and black ink, brush and gray wash, graphite on white laid paper.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-3475

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Scale: 60 Palmi Romani

Drawing, Pavilion with a Clock and, ca. 1800
pen and black ink, gray wash, ochre and yellow wash, graphite support: white....
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-3489

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Elevation of the facade of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva. Upon the ends of the volutes in the second floor two angels are sitting; upon the couped pediment beside the escutcheon at left, allegorical sculpture of "Faith" (or "Religion") with the tablets of the law and a burning flame upon the head, at right St. Magdalene; above the middle of the central door, upon a console, a lying dog with a burning candle in his mouth. Commission for the Dominican Order.

Object ID #18541177
pen and black ink, brush and gray wash on heavy cream laid paper.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-3496

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.