Who created "Design for Elevation of a Window Case"?

Design for Elevation of a Window Case was created by Filippo Marchionni, Italian, 1732â1805 in ca. 1750.

When was "Design for Elevation of a Window Case" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1750.

What medium is "Design for Elevation of a Window Case"?

Design for Elevation of a Window Case is architecture.

Is "Design for Elevation of a Window Case" in the public domain?

Yes, Design for Elevation of a Window Case is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Design for Elevation of a Window Case

Filippo Marchionni, Italian, 1732â1805

ca. 1750

Medium

architecture

Classification

architecture

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Museum purchase through gift of various donors

Accession Number

1901-39-621

About this artwork

Research in Progress

Art Historical Context

Filippo Marchionni (1732–1805), a distinguished Italian architect based in Rome, created this *Design for Elevation of a Window Case* around 1750. As a detailed architectural drawing, it presents the front-facing view—or elevation—of a window enclosure, likely intended for a grand interior or facade. Such precise renderings were essential tools in 18th-century architecture, bridging the architect's vision with builders and patrons. Marchionni worked during Italy's vibrant transition from opulent Baroque styles to the refined lines of emerging Neoclassicism, contributing to theaters, palaces, ...

Design for Elevation of a Window Case

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