Sketch plans for a gallery layout

People:

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (draughtsman)
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (architect)

Title:

Sketch plans for a gallery layout

Date:

ca. 1942

Description:

- This drawing is one of three conceptual sketches by Mies van der Rohe for a gallery layout (DR1987:0267 - DR1987:0269). All three sketches show one or two square spaces bisected by two square supporting beams, within which there are designs showing various configurations for walls, probably temporary dividers.

Form:
drawings

Quantity / Object type:
1 drawing(s)

Stage and Purpose:

conceptual drawing

Technique and media:

Graphite

Dimensions:

secondary support: 48.9 x 36.1 cm sheet: 15.2 x 21.0 cm

Reference number:

DR1987:0269

Drawing Type:

sketch

Method of Projection:

sketch plans (drawings)

Physical characteristics and technical requirements:

- The sheet glued to cardboard mount below DR1987:0268. The perforation at l. edge indicates that it was torn from an Apex pad.

Inscription:

inscribed and numbered - by the dealer, in graphite, on the secondary support, verso, u.l.: "INSTALLATION SKETCH / MR87.098" [gallery inventory number for DR1987:0268]; and l.l.: "INSTALLATION SKETCH / MR87.099" [gallery inventory number for DR1987:0269] numbered - by an unknown hand, in graphite, on the secondary support, verso, l.l.: "2-1 114"

Subject:

interior design

Subject Descriptive Terms:

gallery (display space)

Credit line:
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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