Project for the Alexander Palace, Tsarskoe Selo (Section)
1744-1817
Imagine slicing a grand imperial palace in half like a cake to see exactly how the columns are stacked. This architectural cross-section by Italian-born Giacomo Quarenghi reveals the inner workings of the Alexander Palace in Tsarskoe Selo. You can clearly see the classic Neoclassical bones: tall columns supporting a decorative frieze, a triangular pediment with exposed roof trusses, and a central niche likely meant for a statue. The pink highlights show the solid walls where the building has been 'cut,' revealing a basement level with heavy vaulted ceilings below. Quarenghi was the favorite architect of Catherine the Great, essentially importing Italian elegance straight to the Russian Empire for this summer residence.
- Technique
- ink and watercolor
- Material
- paper
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