Curatorial Narrative The drawing “House Where First American Flag Was Made” by Ernest Peixotto, created in 1897, occupies a unique position within the realm of late 19th-century architectural representation. As a proponent of the Beaux-Arts movement, Peixotto’s technique is characterized by a meticulous attention to detail and a focus on capturing the intricate textures and ornamentation of the subject. The drawing’s visual intent is not merely documentary, but rather an attempt to distill the essence of the building’s spatial rhythm into a finely rendered, sepia-toned image that conveys the weight of history.When enlarged to 44×64 inches, Peixotto’s drawing assumes a commanding presence within a luxury interior environment. The monochromatic palette, which initially imbues the subject with an air of restraint, begins to reveal its full atmospheric depth as the brushstrokes and tonal shifts become more apparent. The spatial structur