Strickland & Russell has dated this 1930s Architectural Drawing Plan to the 1930s.
This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.
Type of Artwork: Original Early 20th Century Architectural Drawing
Artist / Designer: Attributed to K. Pitchford (signature appears consistent with other works in the collection).
Title: A Propylaea.
Date: Circa 1930s.
Surface: Paper.
Medium: Original pencil architectural drawing with delicate tonal shading.
Size: Large format. approx 97 x 64 cm
The finely executed composition presents an imposing central colonnade, broad ceremonial steps, symmetrical adjoining buildings and carefully arranged architectural surroundings.
Additional detailed studies of classical columns and architectural mouldings appear along the edges of the composition.
The work displays accomplished perspective drawing, exceptionally delicate pencil lines and restrained shading, demonstrating the traditional architectural draughtsmanship taught during the early 20th century.
Signed lower left, apparently K. Pitchford, and believed to belong to a collection of original architectural studies associated with Leeds College of Art during the 1930s.
A decorative and historically interesting example of classical architectural design, suitable for collectors of original drawings, architectural history and Grand Tour-inspired interiors.
Condition: Vintage condition with noticeable vertical and diagonal creasing, surface undulations, age-related discolouration, handling marks, corner wear and small areas of damage. Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description. Unframed.
Size approx 97 x 64 cm
Strickland & Russell has dated this 1930s Architectural Drawing Plan to the 1930s.
This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.
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Original 1930s Leeds College of Art School of Architecture Drawing – A Propylaea – K. Pitchford, Greek Gateway
