The artwork, titled “Architectural project of private house. Main facade,” was created in 1860 by the renowned artist Taras Shevchenko. Rendered in watercolor on paper, this piece falls within the Romanticism art movement and is classified as a design. The dimensions of the artwork are 25.9 x 34.1 cm.
The architectural drawing depicts the main facade of a private house, characterized by its detailed and precise representation. The house features a sloping roof with a greenish hue, adorned with two small chimneys, and a central gable that emphasizes the entrance area. The symmetrical layout includes windows evenly distributed on either side of the centrally placed door. The clarity and simplicity of the design reflect practical yet aesthetically pleasing architectural principles. The careful use of watercolor underscores the romanticism style through subtle hues and delicate shading, bringing a sense of both architectural precision and artistic expression to the portrayal.
